IV (1) .2 - TS 2 - Elec

Tender Document for Nigahi CHP Phase-II (Package A)
Specification NO.SP/E-07
SPECIFICATION FOR MOTOR CONTROL CENTRES AND

DISTRIBUTION BOARDS
(Refer Drawing Nos. HQ:E&M:100571 & 100573)
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for 415 V Switch Boards/Motor Control
Centres (MCC) incorporating circuit breakers or fuse switch units or any
combination of these.
1.2 The Boards/MCC shall comply with the latest version of IS 8623 & IEC 439-1
except where modified or extended by this specification and with the relevant
parts of standards mentioned in clause 2.0.
1.3 Any material and component not specifically stated in this specification but
necessary for trouble free operation of the motor and its accessories specified
herein shall be deemed to be included.
2.0 OTHER RELEVANT STANDARDS

2.1 The other relevant standards applicable are as under :
IS :13947 LV switch gear and control gear
IS :10118 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of
switchgear and controlgear
IS :4237 General Reqirements for Switchgear and Control gear for voltages
not exceeding 1000 V.
IS :6875 Switches and push-buttons
IS :13703 LV fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC
IS :12021 Specification of control transformers
IS :2705 Current Transformers
IS :3156 Voltage Transformers
IS :11353 Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of conductors
and apparatus terminals
IS :2147 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage
switchgear and Control gear
IS :3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS :6005 Code of practice of phosphating iron and steel.
IS :3202 Code of practice for climate proofing of electrical equipment
IS :2629 Hot dip galvanising
IS :5082 Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium alloys for electrical purposes
IS :722 A C Electricity Meters
IS :1248 Electrical Indicating instruments
IS :3231 Electrical relays for power system protection
IS :5 Colours for ready-mixed paints and enamels.
IS :1554 PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and including 1100V
IS :2551 Danger Notice Plates
Vol-II / Sec.-IV.2 / Page - 59

IS :8544 AC motor starters of voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

IS :8686 Static Relays
IE Rules 1956
Nothing in this specification shall be construed as to relieve the bidder of the
responsibility for correctness of the design and construnction of the equipment.
Wherever the service conditions and requirements laid in this specification differ
from applicable standards, the conditions specified here in shall prevail.
Equipment complying with any other authoritative/internationally recognised
standards such as IEC, BS, VDE etc. shall also be considered if it ensures
performance equivalent or superior to Indian Standards. In such cases, the
bidder shall clearly indicate the standard adopted and furnish a copy of the latest
version in English alongwith the bid and bring out the salient features for
comparison.
The standard specifications and code of practices referred to herein shall be the
latest edition including all applicable official amendments and revisions as
published one month prior to the date of opening of bids. In case of conflict
between this specification and those (IS Codes, Standards etc.) referred to
herein, the former shall prevail.
3.0 SERVICE CONDITION

Ambient air temperature : (-) 50C to (+) 500C.
Altitude : Maximum upto 1000 M above MSL.
Relative Humidity : Approximately 97 %.
Pollution degree : Degree 4 as per IS : 13947 (Part I) (i.e. the
pollution generates persistent conductivity
caused by conductive dust)
Operating Conditions
Nominal system Voltage 415 V (+/- 10%)
Supply Frequency 50 Hz (-5% to +3%)
System rarthing Effectively earthed
Highest Fault Level 31 MVA
4.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF SWITCHBOARDS/MCC

4.01 All Switchboards, i.e., 415 V Switchgears, Motor Control Centres (MCCs ), A.C.
Disribution Boards (ACDBs) shall be of metal enclosed, indoor, floor-mounted,
free-standing type. Each panel shall comprise one or more of the modules
mentioned in Annexure-A.
4.02 All switchboard frames and load bearing members shall be fabricated using
suitable mild steel structural sections or pressed and shaped cold-rolled sheet
steel of thickness not less than 2.0 mm. Frames shall be enclosed in cold-rolled

sheet steel of thickness not less than 1.6 mm. Doors and covers shall also be of
cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 1.6 mm. Stiffeners shall be
provided wherever necessary. The gland plates thickness shall be 3.0 mm
(minimum) for hot/cold rolled sheet steel and 4.0 mm (minimum) for non-
magnetic material.
4.03 All panel edges and cover/door edges shall be reinforced against distortion by
rolling, bending or by the addition of welded reinforcement members. The top
covers of the panels should be designed such that they do not permanently
bulge/bend by the weight of maintenance personnel working on it.
4.04 The complete structures shall be rigid, self-supporting, free from flaws, twists and
bends. All cutouts shall be true in shape and devoid of sharp edges.
4.05 All switchboards shall be of dust-proof and vermin-proof construction and shall
be provided with a degree of protection of IP 52 as per IS:2147. However, the
busbar chambers having a degree of protection of IP 42 are also acceptable
where continuous busbar rating is 1600 A and above. Provision shall be made in
all compartments for providing IP 52 degree of protection, when circuit-breaker or
module trolley has been removed. All cutouts shall be provided with synthetic
rubber gaskets. The switchboards which are meant for outdoor duty shall be
provided with degree of protection of IP 54 as per IS:2147.
4.06 Provision of louvers on switchboards would not be preferred. However, louvers
backed with metal screen are acceptable on the busbar chambers where
continuous busbar rating is 1600 A and above.
4.07 All switchboards shall be of uniform height not exceeding 2100 mm
4.08 Switchboards shall be easily extendable on both sids by the addition of vertical
sections after removing the end covers.
4.09 Switchboards shall be supplied with base frames made of structural steel
sections alongwith all necessary mounting hardwae required for welding down
the base frame to the foundation/steel insert plates. The base frame height shall
be such that floor finishing (50 mm thick) after erection of the switchboards does
not obstruct the movement of doors, covers, withdrawable modules etc.
4.10 All switchboards shall be divided into distinct vertical sections (panels), each
comprising of the following compartments.
a) Busbar Compartment
A completely enclosed bus bar compartment shall be provided for the horizontal
and vertical busbars. Bolted covers shall be provided for access to horizontal and
vertical busbars and all joints for repair and maintenance which shall be feasible
without disturbing any feeder compartment. Auxiliary and power busbars shall be
in separate compartments.
b) Switchgear/feeder Compartment
All equipments associated with an incomer or outgoing feeder shall be housed in
a separate compartment of the vertical section. The compartment shall be sheet

steel enclosed on all sides with the withdrawable units in position or removed.
Insulating sheet at rear of the compartment is also acceptable. The front of the
compartment shall be provided with the hinged single leaf door with captive
screws for positive closure.
c) Cable Compartment or Cable Alley
A full-height vertical cable alley of minimum 175 mm width shall be provided for
power and control cables. Cable alley shall have no exposed live parts and shall
have no communication with busbar compartment. Cable terminations located in
cable alley shall be suitably shrouded to prevent accidental contact by falling of
tools etc. For distribution boards, the partition between the feeder compartment
and cable alley made of FRP sheet may also be offered. It shall be of such
construction as to allow cable cores with lugs to be easily inserted in the feeder
compartment for termination. Wherever cable alleys are not provided for
distribution boards, seggregated cable-boxes with complete shrouding for
individual feeders shall be provided at the rear for direct termination of cables in
each individual feeder. For circuit breaker external cable connections a
separately enclosed cable compartment shall also be acceptable. The Contractor
shall furnish suitable plugs to cover the cable openings in the partition between
feeder compartment and cable alley, for at least 50% of the total number of
feeders. Cable alley door shall be hinged.
d) Control Compartment
A separate compartment shall be provided for relays and other control devices
associated with a circuit breaker.
4.11 Sheet steel barriers shall be provided between two adjacent vertical panels
running to the full height of the switchboard, except for the horizontal busbar
compartment. Synthetic rubber gasket shall be provided between the panel
sections to avoid ingress of dust into panels. Each shipping section shall have full
metal sheets at both ends for transport and storage.
4.12 After isolation of power and control circuit connections it shall be possible to
safely carryout maintenance in a compartment with the busbar and adjacent
circuit live. Necessary shrouding arrangement shall be provided for this purpose.
Wherever two breaker compartments are provided in the same vertical section,
insulating barriers and shrouds shall be provided in the rear cable compartment
to avoid accidental touch with the live parts of one circuit when working on the
other circuit.
4.13 All 415 V switchgear (circuit-breaker) panels shall be of single-front type MCCs
and ACDBs shall be of single-front construction. All single-front switchboards
shall be provided with single-leaf, hinged or bolted covers at the rear. The bolts
shall be of captive type. The covers shall be provided with "DANGER" labels. All
panel doors shall open by 90 degree or more.
4.14 All ACDBs shall be of fixed module type. All 415 V circuit breaker modules and
MCC modules shall be of fully drawout type having distinct 'Service' and 'Test'
positions. The equipment pertaining to a drawout type incomer or feeder module

shall be mounted on a fully withdrawable chassis which can be drawn out without
having to unscrew any wire or cable connection.Suitable arrangement with
cradle/rollers and guides shall be provided for smooth movement of the chassis.
For modules of size more than half the panel height, double guides shall be
provided for smooth removal or insertion of module. All identical module chasis of
same size shall be fully interchangeable without having to carryout any
modifications.
4.15 All disconnecting contacts for power and control circuits of drawout modules shall
be of robust and proven design, fully self-aligning and spring-loaded. Both fixed
and moving contacts shall be silver-plated and replaceable. The spring-loaded
power and control drawout contacts shall be on withdrawable chasis and same
on fixed portion shall not be accepted. Detachable plug and socket type control
terminals shall also be acceptable.
4.16 Individual opening in the vertical bus enclosure shall permit the entry of moving
contacts from the drawout module into vertical droppers.
4.17 All equipments and components shall be neatly arranged and shall be easily
accessible for operation and maintenance. The internal layout of all modules
shall be subject to Purchaser's approval. The Contractor shall submit
dimensional drawings showing complete internal details of busbars and module
components, for each type and rating for approval of Purchaser.
4.18 However, the Purchaser reserves the right to alter the cable entries top or
bottom, if required, during detailed engineering, without any additional
commercial implication.
4.19 Each switchboard shall be provided with undrilled, removable type gland plate
whiich shall cover the entire cable alley. Bidder shall ensure that sufficient cable
glanding space is available for all the cables coming in a particular section
through gland plate. For all single core cables, gland plate shall be of non-
magnetic material. The gland plate shall preferably be provided in two distinct
parts for the ease of terminating additional cables in future. The gland plate shall
be provided with gasket to ensure enclosure protection.
4.20 The composition and disposition of various modules in a switchboard shall be
finalised during detailed engineering. The Bidder shall include in his quoted price
the cost of any adopter panel/dummy panel required to meet various
configuration arrangement of busbars adopted by the Bidder. The switchboards
fed from outdoor transformers shall be connected through cables. Busduct
connections wherever applicable shall be preferably in a straight line alignment.
4.21 Clearances
The minimum clearance in air between phases and between phases and earth
for the entire run of horizontal and vertical busbars and bus-link connections at
circuit-breaker shall be 25 mm. For all other components the clearance between
'two live parts', 'a live part and an earthed part', shall be atleast ten (10) mm
throughout. Wherever it is not possible to maintain these clearances, insulation
shall be provided by sleeving or barriers. However, for horizontal and vertical

busbars the clearances specified above should be maintained even when the
busbars are sleeved or insulated. All connections from the busbars upto
switch/fuses shall be fully shrouded/insulated and securely bolted to minimise the
risk of phase to phase and phase to earth short circuits.
5.0 POWER BUSBARS AND INSULATORS

5.01 All 415 V Switchboards, MCCs and ACDBs shall be provided with three phase
and neutral busbars.
5.02 All busbars and jumper connections shall be of high conductivity aluminium
alloy/copper of adequate size.
5.03 The cross-section of the busbars shall be uniform throughout the length of
switchboard and shall be adequately supported and braced to withstand the
stresses due to the specified short circuit currents. Neutral busbar short circuit
strength shall be same as main busbars.
5.04 All busbars shall be adequately supported by non-hygroscopic, non-combustible,
track-resistant and high srength sheet moulded compound or equivalent type
polyester fibre glass moulded insulators. Separate supports shall be provided, for
each phase and neutral busbar. If a common support is provided, anti-tracking
barriers shall be provided between the supports. Insulator and barriers of
inflammable material such as Hylam, shall not be accepted. The busbar
insulators shall be supported on the main structure.
5.05 All busbar joints shall be provided with high tensile steel bolts, belleville/spring
washers and nuts, so as to ensure good contacts at the joints. Non-silver plated
busbar joints shall be thoroughly cleaned at the jointed locations and a suitable
contact grease shall be applied just before making a joint. All bolts shall be
tightened by torque spanner to the recommended value. The overlap of the
busbars at each joint surface shall be such that the length of overlap shall be
equal to or greater than the width of the busbar. All copper to aluminium joints
shall be provided with suitable bi-metallic washers.
5.06 All busbars shall be colour coded as per IS : 375.
5.07 Wherever the busbars are painted with black matt paint, the same should be
suitable for temperature encountered in the switchboard under normal operating
conditions.
5.08 the Bidder shall furnish calculations establishing the adequacy of busbar sizes for
specified current ratings.
5.09 The neutral bus in MCC shall be connected to earth bus at two points by
separate vertical droppers which shall be insulated from MCC enclosure. the
neutral bus shall not be earthed in all the other boards in which incomers are not
from transformers.

6.0 AUXILIARY BUSBARS AND CONTROL TRANSFORMERS

6.01 AC Control Supply Bus bar
Each bus-section of all Switchgears and MCCs shall be provided with one (1) no.
415 V/110V control transformer as shown in enclosed Drawing. The 110 V AC
control supply from the control transformers shall be run through the MCC by
means of two sets of control supply busbars of electrolytic copper. In case of one
transformer failure, whole bus section can be fed through single transformer. The
control supply to different modules shall be tapped individually from the control
supply busbars. One pole of secondary winding of control transformers shall be
solidly grounded through a test link. The transformer body shall be earthed at two
points.
6.02 DC Control Supply Bus bars
For PLC based control system, DC supply to PLC unit including relays shall be
provided with one (1) no. of 415 V/220V control transformer with inverter unit In
each section of the MCC. The Bidder shall provide suitable terminals, switch etc.
to receive the DC supply and distribute the same through above mentioned
control busbars to the required modules of the respective section. The DC control
supply bus of one section shall be coupled to the control supply of other section
through a switch located in the buscoupler breaker panel. The DC supply to the
buscoupler breaker may be given from any of the control buses.
6.03 Space Heater Busbars
Panel and motor space heaters shall be fed from separate AC auxiliary busbars
running throughout the switchboard. The supply for these busbars shall be
tapped from incomers before the isolating switch/circuit breaker. Incoming circuit
to space-heater bus shall have an isolating switch, HRC fuse and neutral link of
suitable rating. Suitable terminals shall also be provided to facilitate energisation
of space-heater bus from outside during long shutdowns of unit/switchboard.
6.03 Control Transformers
The control transformers shall be 415 V/110 V, dry type, of insulation class B or
better. The sizing of Control transformers shall be carried out by Bidder
considering the actual load of power contactors, auxiliary contactors, indicating
lamps and other equipments in the module circuit. An additional load of 15 watts
should also be considered for each module, for remote auxiliary relays and lamps
to be connected in the control circuit of modules. Bidder shall also ensure that
control transformers are adequately designed for meeting the momentary loading
requirements and the voltage drop during this condition shall not be more than
5%.
7.0 EARTH BUS AND EARTHING
7.01 A galvanised steel earth bus shall be provided at the bottom of each panel and
shall extend throughout the length of each switchboard. It shall be welded./bolted
to the framework of each panel and breaker earthing contact bar. Vertical earth
bus shall be provided in each vertical section which shall in turn be bolted/welded

to main horizontal earth bus.

7.02 The earth bus shall have sufficient cross section to carry the momentary short
circuit and short time fault current to earth, without exceeding the allowable
temperature rise.
7.03 Suitable arrangements shall be provided at each end of the horizontal earth bus
for bolting to earthing conductors. The horizontal earth bus shall project out of the
switchboard ends and shall have predrilled holes for this connection. All joint
splices to earth bus shall be made through atleast two bolts and taps by proper
lug and bolts connection.
7.04 All non-current carrying metal work of the switchboard shall be effectively bonded
to the earth bus. Electrical conductivity of the whole switchgear enclosure
framework and truck shall be maintained even after painting.
7.05 The carriage and breaker frame shall get earthed while being inserted in the
panel and positive earthing of the breaker frame shall be maintained in all
positions, i.e. SERVICE & ISOLATED, as well as the throughout the intermediate
travel.
7.06 Each module frame shall get engaged to the vertical earth bus before the
disconnecting contacts on the module are engaged to the vertical busbars.
7.07 All metallic cases of relays, instruments and other panel-mounted equipments
shall be connected to earth by independent stranded copper wire of size not less
than 2.5 sq.mm. All the equipment mounted on the door shall be earthed through
flexible wire/braids. Insulation colour code of earthing wires shall be green.
Earthing wires shall be connected to terminals with suitable clamp connectors,
soldering is not acceptable. Looping of earth connections which would result in
loss of earth connections to other devices, when a device is removed, is not
acceptable. However, looping of earth connections between equipments to
provide alternative paths to earth bus is acceptable.
7.08 VT and CT secondary neutral point earthing shall be at one place only, i.e., on
the terminal block. Such earthing shall be made through links so that earthing of
one secondary circuit shall be removed without disturbing the earthing of other
circuit.
7.09 All hinged doors having potential carrying equipment mounted on it shall be
earthed by flexible wire/braid. For doors not having potential carrying equipment
mounted on it, earth continuity through scraping hinges/hinge pins of proven
design may also be acceptable. The Bidder shall establish earth continuity at site
also.
8.0 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

8.01 Circuit breakers shall be three pole, air break, horizontal drawout type, and shall
have fault making and breaking capacities. The operating duty shall be O-3 min-
CO-3 min-CO. The circuit breakers which meet specified parameters of
continuous current rating and fault making/breaking capacity only after provision
of cooling fans or special device shall not be acceptable.

8.02 Circuit breakers alongwith its operating mechanism shall be provided with
suitable arrangement for easy withdrawal. Suitable guides shall be provided to
minimise misalignment of the breaker.
8.03 There shall be "SERVICE", "TEST" and "ISOLATED" positions for the breakers.
In "TEST" position the circuit breaker shall be capable of being tested for
operation without energising the power circuits i.e the power contacts shall be
disconnected, while the control circuits shall remain undisturbed. Locking
facilities shall be provided so as to prevent movement of the circuit breaker from
the "SERVICE", "TEST " or "ISOLATED " position. It shall be possible to close
the door in " TEST" position.
8.04 All circuit breakers shall have short circuit releases and shunt trip coil irrespective
of the type of operating mechanism.
8.05 All circuit breakers shall be provided with "4 NO" and "4 NC" potential free
auxiliary contacts. These contacts shall be in addition to those required for
internal mechanism of the breaker and should be directly operated from breaker
operating mechanism.
8.06 Suitable mechanical indications shall be provided on all circuit breakers to show
"OPEN", "CLOSE", "SERVICE", " TEST" and "SPRING CHARGED" positions.
8.07 Main poles of the circuit breakers shall operate simultaneously in such a way that
the maximum difference between the instants of contacts touching during closing
shall not exceed half a cycle of rated frequency.
8.08 All circuit breakers shall be provided with the following interlocks :
i) Movement of a circuit breaker between "SERVICE" and "TEST" position shall
not be possible unless it is in open position. Attempted withdrawl of a closed
circuit breaker shall preferably not trip the circuit breaker. In cases the offered
circuit breaker trips on attemped withdrawl as a standard interlock, it shall be
ensured that sufficient contact exist between the fixed and drawout contact at the
time of breaker trip, so that no arcing takes place even with the breaker carrying
it's full rated current.
ii) Closing of a circuit breaker shall not be possible unless it is in "SERVICE"
position, " TEST" position or in " ISOLATED" position.
iii) Circuit-breaker cubicles shall be provided with safety shutters operated
automatically by the movement of the circuit breaker carriage to cover the
stationary isolated contacts when the breaker is withdrawn. It shall however be
possible to open the shutters intentionally against pressure for testing purposes.
iv) A breaker of particular rating shall be prevented from insertion in a cubicle of a
different rating.
v) Circuit breakers shall be provided with coded key/electrical interlocking devices.
8.09 Circuit breaker shall be provided with electrical anti-pumping and trip free feature
even if mechanical anti-pumping feature is provided.
8.10 Mechanical tripping shall be possible by means of front mounted Red trip push

button. In case of electrically operated breakers these push buttons shall be

shrouded to prevent accidental operation.
8.11 Means shall be provided to slowly close the circuit breaker in "ISOLATED", if
required, for inspection and setting of contacts. In "SERVICE" position slow
closing shall not be possible.
8.12 Complete shrouding/segregation shall be provided between incoming and
outgoing bus links of breakers. In case of bus coupler breaker panels the busbar
connection to and from the breaker terminals shall be segregated such that each
connection can be approached and maintained independently with the other bus
section live. Dummy panels if required to achieve the above feature shall be
included in the Bidder's scope of supply.
8.13 Circuit breaker shall be provided with following mechanism :
8.13.1 Power Operated Mechanism

i) Power operated mechanism shall be provided with a universal motor suitable for
operation on 110V AC Control supply, with voltage variation from 85% to 110%
rated voltage. Motor insulation shall be class "E" or better.
ii) The motor shall be such that it requires not more than 30 seconds for fully
charging the closing spring at minimum available control voltage.
iii) Once the closing springs are discharged, after one closing operation of circuit
breaker, it shall automatically initiate recharging of the spring.
iv) The mechanism shall be such that as long as power is available to the motor, a
continuous sequence of closing and opening operations shall be possible. After
failure of power supply at least one open-close-open operation shall be possible.
v) Provision shall be made for emergency manual charging and as soon as this
manual charging handle is coupled, the motor shall automatically get
mechanically decoupled.
vi) All circuit breakers shall be provided with closing and trip coils. The closing coil
shall operate correctly at all values of voltage between 85% to 110% of rated
control voltage. The trip coil shall operate satisfactorily at all values of voltage
between 70% to 110% of rated control voltage.
vii) Provision for mechanical closing of the breaker only in "TEST" and "ISOLATED"
positions shall be made. Alternately, the mechanical closing facility shall be
normally made inaccessible, accessibility being rendered only after deliberate
removal of shrouds.
8.14 Telescopic Trolly

One (1) Telescopic trolly shall be provided for maintenance of circuit-breaker
module in a cubicle. The trolly shall be such that the topmost breaker module can
be withdrawn on the trolly and can be lowered for maintenance purpose. The
telescopic trolly shall be such that all type, size and rating of breaker can be
withdrawn/inserted of a particular switchgear.

9.0 AIR BREAK SWITCHES

9.1 Air break switches shall be of heavy duty, single throw, group operated, load
break, fault make type when associated with fuses and complying with IS:4064.
All switches for motor circuits shall be of utilisation category AC-23 with
1NO+1NC auxiliary contact which shall be wired to the control circuit as shown in
the schematic drawings. All switches for other outgoing feeders shall be of
utilisation category AC-22.
9.2 Continuous current rating of the switches shall be selected for various feeders.
9.3 The combination of switch-fuse unit would be preferred. However, if separate
switch and fuses are provided, fuses shall be located before switch. In case two
switch fuse units are kept adjacent in the same module, proper identification and
shrouding on the rear side shall be done.
9.4 The main switches shall be operable from outside the module door. The switch
handle shall clearly indicate the position of switch. Switch operating handles shall
be provided with padlocking facilities to lock them in "OFF" position. However,
incomer switches of switchboards shall be provided with padlocking facility in
both "ON" and "OFF" positions.
9.5 Interlocks shall be provided such that the cubicle door will not open when the
switch is in closed position and the switch will close only when the door is closed.
However, suitable means shall be provided to intentionally defeat these
interlocks.
9.6 Switches and fuses for AC control supply and heater supply wherever required,
shall be mounted inside the cubicles. Toggle switches shall not be accepted.
9.7 Even for a single feeder the Bidder shall provide TPN switch, fuse-bases and
cable/link connections between switch/fuse and vertical busbars for all the three
phases, so that changing from single phase feeder to three phase feeder is
possible without any modification other than inserting fuses at site.
10.0 CONTROL AND SELECTOR SWITCHES

10.1 Control and Selector switches shall be of rotary type, with escutcheon plates
clearly marked to show the function and positions. The switches shall be of
sturdy construction suitable for mounting on panel front. Switches with shrouding
of live parts and sealing of contacts against dust ingress shall be preferred.
10.2 Circuit breaker control switches shall have three positions and shall be spring
return to "NEUTRAL" from "CLOSE" and "TRIP" positions and shall have pistol
grip handles. The control switch shall have adequate number of contacts in each
position and shall have at least two (2) contacts closing in 'Close' position, and
two (2) contacts closing in 'Trip' position unless specified otherwise. Lost motion
device contact requirement, if any.
10.3 Circuit breaker selector switches for motor feeders shall have three stay put
positions marked "Switchgear", "Normal" and "Trial" respectively. They shall have
at least three contacts for each of the three positions and shall have black spade

handles. Circuit breaker selector switches for other feeders shall have two stay
put positions marked "Switchgear" and "Normal" with two contacts for each of the
two positions.
10.4 Ammeter and voltmeter selector switches shall have four stay put positions with
adequate number of contacts for 3-phase 4-wire system. These shall have oval
handles. Ammeter selector switches shall have make before break type contacts
to prevent open circuit of CT secondaries.
10.5 Contacts of the switches shall be spring assisted and shall be of suitable material
to give a long trouble free service.
10.6 The contact ratings shall be at least the following :
i) Make and carry, continuously,10 A 110 V AC.
ii) Breaking current at 110 V AC and 0.3 lagging p.f., 5A.
11.0 CONTACTORS
11.1 Motor starter contactors shall be of air break, electromagentic type rated for
uninterrupted duty as per IS :2959.
11.2 Contactors shall be double-break, non-gravity type and their main contacts shall
be silver faced.
11.3 Direct-on-line contactors shall be of utilisation category AC3. Reversing starters
shall comprise of Forward and Reverse contactors mechanically and electrically
interlocked with each other. These contactors shall be of utilisation category
AC4.
11.4 The number of normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) auxiliary contacts
of a contactor shall be as per requirement shown in the respective module
drawings. It shall, however, be not less than 2 NO+2NC.
11.5 Operating coil of contactors shall be of 110 V AC unless otherwise specified
elsewhere. The contactor shall operate satisfactorily between 85% to 110 % of
the rated voltage. The contactor shall not drop out at 70% of the rated voltage but
shall definitely drop out at 20% of the rated voltage.
12.0 FUSES
12.1 All fuses shall be of HRC cartridge fuse link type. Screw type fuses shall not be
accepted. Fuses for AC circuits shall be rated for 80 KA rms (prospective)
breaking capacity at 415 V AC.
12.2 Fuse shall have visible operation indicators. Insulating barriers shall be provided
between individual power fuses.
12.3 Fuse shall be mounted on insulated fuse carrier which are mounted on fuse
bases. Wherever it is not possible to mount fuses on carriers, fuses shall be
directly mounted on plug - in type of bases. In such cases one set of insulated
fuse pulling handles shall be supplied with each switchboard.
12.4 Fuse ratings shall be selected by the Bidder for various feeders. Switch rating
shall in no case be less than the fuse rating.

12.5 The Neutral links shall be mounted on fuse carriers which shall be mounted on
fuse bases.
13.0 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

13.1 All current and voltage transformers shall be completely encapsulated cast resin
insulated type suitable for continuous operation at the temperature prevailing
inside the switchgear enclosure, when the switchboard is operating at its rated
condition and the specified ambient temperature. The class of insulation shall be
'E' or better.
13.2 All instrument transformers shall be able to withstand the thermal and
mechanical stresses resulting from the maximum r.m.s short circuit breaking and
peak making current ratings of the associated switchgear.
13.3 All instrument transformers shall have clear indelible polarity markings. All
secondary terminals shall be wired to separate terminals on an accessible
terminal block where star point formation and earthing shall be done.
13.4 Current transformers may be multi or single core type. All voltage transformers
shall be single phase type.
13.5 The bus VTs shall be housed in separate compartment. All VTs shall have
readily accessible HRC current limiting fuses on both primary and secondary
sides.
13.6 All CTs shall be provided with supports independent of busbar/busbar supports.
13.7 The CTs shall be located in such a way that they can be easily approached for
maintenance without necessiating shut down of adjacent feeders.
13.8 The metering CTs shall be of Class 1 accuracy and adequate VA burden. The
Protection CTs shall be of 5P10 accuracy class with adequate burden.
14.0 RELAYS & TIMERS

14.1 All relays and timers in protective circuits shall be flush mounted on panel front
with connections from the inside. They shall have transparent, dust tight covers
removable from the front. All protective relays shall have a drawout construction
for easy replacement from the front. They shall either have built in test facilities
or shall be provided with necessary test blocks and test switches located
immediately below each relay. The auxiliary relays and timers may be furnished
in non-drawout cases.
14.2 All AC relays shall be suitable for operation at 50 Hz with 110 Volt VT secondary
and 1A or 5A CT secondary.
14.3 Protective relays, auxiliary relays and timers shall be provided with hand reset
operation indicators for analysing the cause of operation.
14.4 All relays shall withstand a test voltage of 2.5 KV AC rms for one second or 2 KV
AC rms for one minute. The accuracy class shall be 5 of IS : 3231.
14.5 All fuse protected contactor controlled motor and actuator starters shall be

provided with three element, ambient temperature compensated, time lagged,

hand reset type thermal overload relays with single phasing protection using
differential movement and bimetallic strips. The single phasing protection shall
operate even with 100% of the set current flowing in two of the phases and no
current in the third phase. The setting ranges shall be properly selected to suit
the motor ratings and shall be adjustable type. These relays shall have a
separate black coloured hand reset push button mounted on compartment door
and shall have atleast one changeover contact. Heavy duty starting overload
relays shall be provided for modules controlling motors with long starting time.
The requirement shall be finalised during detailed engineering.
14.6 All releases in circuit breakers shall conform to IS : 13947. The releases shall be
instantaneous or time delayed as per the requirement mentioned in module
description. The releases shall have an operation indicator. The time delay range
of the release shall be such that proper discrimination can be achieved with one
breaker with instantaneous release and three consecutive upstream breakers
with time delayed release. The Bidder shall clearly bring out in his offer how the
above can be achieved with his recommended settings for each breaker. The
instantaneous release used for motor feeders shall be co-ordinated such that it
does not operate with motor starting current.
14.7 The DC auxiliary relays for PLC system shall be designed for 220 V DC unless
otherwise specified and shall operate satisfactorily between 75% and 110 % of
the rated voltage. Relays shall have adequate thermal capacity for continuous
operation in circuit in which they are used. For PLC-controlled modules the
coupling relays shall be provided by Bidder. The other parameters of these relays
shall be same as Cl.No. 14.4 except for peak inverse voltage of diode which will
be twice the rated voltage of coil.
15.0 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS

15.1 All indicating and integrating meters shall be flush mounted on panel front. The
instruments shall be of at least 96 mm. square size with 90 degree linear scales,
and shall have an accuracy class of 2.0 or better. The covers and cases of
instruments and meters shall provide a dust and vermin proof construction.
15.2 All instrumens shall be compensated for temperature errors and factory
calibrated to directly read the primary quantities. Means shall be provided for
zero adjustment without removing or dismantling the instruments.
15.3 All instruments shall have white dials with black numerals & lettering. Black knife
edge pointer shall be provided for meters.
15.4 Ammeters provided for motor feeders shall have a compressed scale at the
upper current region to cover the starting current upto 6.0 times the CT primary
current.
16.0 PUSH BUTTONS
16.1 Push buttons shall be of spring return, push-to-actuate type. Their contacts shall
be rated to make, continuously carry and break 10 A at 110 V AC.

16.2 All push buttons shall have one normally open and one normally closed contact
unless specified otherwise. The contact faces shall be of silver alloy.
16.3 All push buttons shall be provided with integral escutcheon plates marked with its
function.
16.4 The colour of the button shall be as follows :
Green for motor START, breaker CLOSE, commands.
Red for motor TRIP, breaker OPEN, commands
Black for all annunciator functions, overload, reset and miscellaneous
commands including reversal .
16.5 All push buttons on panels shall be located in such a way that Red push buttons
shall always be to the left of Green push-buttons. In case of clinker grinder etc.
the push buttons would be black-red-green from left to right.
16.6 All emergency push buttons shall have mushroom knobs.
17.0 INDICATING LAMPS
17.1 Indicating lamps shall be of the panel mounting, filament type and low watt
consumption. Lamps shall be provided with non-hygroscopic series resistors
preferably built-in the lamp assembly. The lamps shall have escutcheon plates
marked with its function wherever necessary.
17.2 Lamps shall have translucent lamp-covers of the following colours, as warranted
by the application.
Red for motor ON, valve/damper OPEN, breaker CLOSE
Green for motor OFF, valve/damper CLOSE, breaker OPEN
White for motor AUTO TRIP
Blue for all healthy conditions (e.g. CONTROL SUPPLY ON, and also for
"SPRING CHARGED")
Amber for all Alarm Conditions (e.g. overload). Also for "SERVICE" and "TEST"
position indications.
17.3 Bulbs and lamp covers shall be easily replaceable from the front of the cubicle.
The method of mounting indicating lamp fittings on panels shall prevent their
rotation under the action of lamp removal or replacements, reliance upon the
tightness of ring nut for the purpose is not sufficient.
17.4 Indicating lamps should be located just above the associated push-button/control
switches. Red lamps shall invariably be located to the right of green lamps. In
case a white lamp is also provided, it shall be placed between the red and green
lamps along the centre line of control switch/push button pair. Blue and Amber
should normally be located above the Red and Green lamps.
17.5 When associated with push-buttons, red lamps shall be directly above the green
push-button and green lamp shall be directly above the red push button.

17.6 All indicating lamps shall be suitable for continuous operation at 90% to 110 %
of their rated voltage.
18.0 SPACE HEATER
18.1 Space heaters shall be provided in the switchboards wherever the manufacturer
considers them necessary and recommends their provision for preventing
harmful moisture condensation.
18.2 The space heaters shall be suitable for continuous operation on 240 V AC, 50
Hz, single phase supply and shall be automatically controlled by thermostats.
Necessary switches and fuses shall also be provided.
18.3 The circuit for each panel and motor space heater should have an isolating
switch, HRC fuse and isolating link. In addition, the space heater circuit of each
panel shall also have a thermostat of suitable rating.
19.0 INTERNAL WIRING
19.1 All switchboards shall be supplied completely wired internally upto the terminals
ready to receive external cables.
19.2 All intercubicle and interpanel wiring and connections between panels of same
switchboard including all bus wiring for AC supplies shall be provided by the
Bidder.
19.3 All auxiliary wiring shall be carried out with 650 V grade, single core, stranded
copper conductor, colour coded, PVC insulated wires. Conductor size shall be
1.5 mm2 (min.) for control circuit wiring and 2.5 mm2 (min.) for CT and space
heater circuits.
19.4 Extra flexible wires shall be used for wiring to devices mounted on moving parts
such as hinged doors. The wire bunches from the panel inside to the doors shall
be properly sleeved or taped.
19.5 All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and
securely connected to equipment terminals and terminal blocks.
19.6 All internal wiring terminations shall be made with solderless crimping type tinned
copper lugs which shall firmly grip the conductor or an equally secured method.
Similar lugs shall also be provided at both ends of component to component
wiring. Insulating sleeves shall be provided over the exposed parts of lugs to the
extent possible.
19.7 Engraved core identification ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring
diagram shall be fitted at both ends of each wire. The ferrule shall be of self
locking type of 'Novoflex' or equivalent make. The wire identification marking
shall be in accordance with IS : 375. Red Ferrules should be provided on trip
circuit wiring.
19.8 Wiring for equipment, which are to be supplied by the Purchaser/Other
Contractor and for which the Contractor has to provide mounting arrangement in
his panels, shall also be provided by the Contractor, upto the terminal blocks.

19.9 All connections from vertical busbars for individual modules above 100 A shall be
by Copper links only. The cable connections for modules less than 100A shall be
selected in such a way that there will not be any melting/shorting in case of a
short circuit inside the module and the cable shall have current rating to carry the
let through energy of the corresponding fuses in case of a fault. The insulation of
the cable and its cross section shall be decided considering the high ambient
tempeature within the module. For all modules where use of cable is envisaged
by the Contractor specific approval from the Purchaser regarding cable details
are to be taken. For power wiring colour coded wire insulation/tapes shall be
provided.
20.0 CONTROL TERMINAL BLOCKS

20.1 Control terminal blocks shall be of 650 Volts grade, rated for 10 Amps and in
one piece moulding. It shall be complete with insulating barriers, clip-on type
terminals and identification strips. Marking on terminal strip shall correspond to
the terminal numbering on wiring diagrams. It shall have insulating material of
Melanine conforming to relevant code.
20.2 Terminal blocks for CT & VT secondary leads shall be provided with test links
and isolating facilities. CT secondary leads shall be provided with short circuit
and earthing facilities.
20.3 In all circuit breaker panels at least 10% spare terminals for external connections
shall be provided and these spare terminals shall be uniformaly distributed on all
terminal blocks.
20.4 All terminal blocks shall be suitable for terminating on each side two (2 ) nos
stranded copper conductors of size upto 2.5 mm2 each.
20.5 All terminals shall be numbered for identification and grouped according to the
function. Engraved white-in-black labels shall be provided on the terminal blocks.
20.6 Wherever duplication of a terminal block is necessary it shall be achieved by
solid bonding links.
20.7 Terminal blocks shall be arranged with atleast 100 mm clearance between two
sets of terminal blocks. The minimum clearance between the first row of terminal
blocks and the associated cable gland plate shall be 250 mm.
21.0 POWER CABLE TERMINATION

21.1 Cable termination compartment and arrangement for power cables shall be
suitable for heavy duty, 1.1 KV grade, stranded aluminium conductor, PVC/XLPE
insulated, armoured and PVC sheathed cables. All necessary cable terminating
accessories such as supporting clamps and brackets, power cable lugs,
hardware etc. shall be provided by the Bidder to suit the final cable sizes.
21.2 All power cable terminals shall be of stud type and the power cable lugs shall be
of tinned copper solderless crimping ring type conforming to IS : 8309. All lugs
shall be insulated/sleeved.

22.0 NAME PLATES AND LABELS

i) The MCC shall be provided with prominent, engraved identification plates. The
module identification plate shall clearly indicate the feeder number and feeder
designation as indicated elsewhere .
ii) The name plates shall be of non rusting metal with white non graved letterings on
black back grounds. Inscriptions and lettering sizes shall be subject to
purchaser's approval.
iii) Suitable stencilled paint mark shall be provided in side the panel /module for
identification of all equipments in addition to the plastic sticker labels , if
provided.The labels shall be positioned so as to be clearly visible . The labels
shall bear the device number as indicated in the approved module wiring
drawing.
iv) Caution plate with the inscription " WARNING LIVE TERMINALS" shall be
provided at all joints where the terminals are likely to remain live and isolation is
possible only at remote end.
23.0 PAINTING
The sheet steel work shall be pre treated, in tanks, in accordance with relevant
code. Degreasing shall be done by alkaline cleaning. Rust and scales shall be
removed by pickling with acid. After pickling phosphate coating of class C in
accordance with relevant code shall be provided. The phosphated surfaces shall
be applied with stove lead oxide primer coating followed by two coats of finishing
synthetic enamel paints. Electrostatic painting is also acceptable. Finishing paint
on panels shall be shade 692 (smoke grey) in accordance with relevant code.
The inner surface of the panels shall be glossy white. For electrostatic or powder
painting manufacturer's standard shade for inner surface of the panels shall also
be acceptable. Each coat of finishing paint shall be properly stoved. The finishing
paint thickness shall not be lessthan 50 microns. Finished surfaces shall be
coated by peelable compound by spraying method for protection against
scratches, grease, dirt & oil spots. All hardware shall be nickel chromium plated
or zinc passivated.
24.0 GASKETS
The gaskets wherever specified shall be of good quality synthetic rubber with
good ageing, compression and oil resistant charecteristic suitable for panel
application.
25.0 PERFORMANCE
25.1 TEMPERATURE-RISE
The temperature rise of the horizontal and vertical busbars and main bus links
including all power drawout contacts when carrying 90% of the rated current
along the full run shall in no case exceed 550C with silver plated joints and 400C
with all other types of joints over the specified ambient temperature. No diversity
factor shall be used for temperature rise test.

25.2 DERATING OF EQUIPMENTS

i) The Bidder shall ensure that the equipment offered carry the required load
current at specified ambient temperature and perform the operating duties
without exceeding the permissible temperature as per relevant code. Continuous
current rating at specified ambient temperature shall in no case be less than 90%
of the normal rating specified.
ii) The Bidder shall indicate clearly the derating factors, if employed for any
component and furnish the basis for arriving at these derating factors duly
considering the specified current ratings and ambient temperature specified .
25.3 PROTECTION CO-ORDINATION
It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to fully co-ordinate the overload and
short circuit tripping of the circuit breakers with the upstream and downstream
circuit breakers/fuses/motor starters, to provide satisfactory discrimination.
Further the various equipment supplied shall meet the requirements of Type C
class of Co-ordination as per IEC 292.
26.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME (QAP)
26.1 All materials, components and equipments covered under this specification shall
be procured, manufactured, erected, commissioned and tested as per a
comprehensive Quality Assurance Programme (QAP) to be approved by the
Purchaser. A complete quality plan shall be furnished at the time of submitting
the offer.
26.2 The Bidder shall also furnish copies of the reference documents, plant standards,
acceptance norms, test and inspection procedure etc. for Purchaser's review or
approval. In the approved quality plan, Purchaser shall identify customer hold
points, which shall be carried out in the presence of the Purchaser's
representative and beyond which work shall not proceed without the consent of
Purchaser's representative in writing.
26.3 Purchaser reserves the right to witness any of the tests and verify the documents
of the Bidder and his sub-contractor. No materials/equipments shall be
despatched from the manufacturer's works before the same is duly cleared for
despatch by the Purchaser.
26.4 The list of sub-vendors proposed by the Bidder for procurement of major bought
out items including raw materials, semi-finished and finished
components/equipments, shall be subject to Purchaser's approval.
26.5 The Bidder shall carry out an inspection and testing programme during
manufacture in his works and that of his sub-vendors to ensure the mechanical
accuracy of components, compliance with drawings, conformance to functional
and performance requirements, identity and acceptability of all materials, parts
and equipments. He shall carry out all tests/inspection required to establish that
the items/equipments conform to requirements of the specification and the
relevant codes/standards specified in this document, in addition to tests to be
carried out as per the QAP.

26.6 Quality audit/surveillance/approval of the results of the test and inspections shall
not however, prejudice the right of the Purchaser to reject the equipment if it
does not comply with the specification when erected or does not give complete
satisfaction in service and the above shall in no way limit the liabilities and
responsibilities of the Bidder in ensuring complete conformance of the
materials/equipment supplied to relevant specification, standard, data sheets,
drawing etc.
27.0 TESTS AND TEST REPORTS

27.1 Test reports for Type tests of the circuit breakers, panels, change over
contactors, auxiliary contactors, relays, instrument transformers, indicating
instruments shall be furnished alongwith the bid for purchaser’s approval. The
type test reports shall cover all applicable tests as per relevant standards &
codes.
27.2 The following type tests shall be conducted on the board and it’s components
i) Short time withstand test
ii) Duty cycle test of breaker
iii) Temperature-rise test without any diversity factors
iv) Degree of protection test
29.3 The report of the type tests shall be issued by a reputed test house like CPRI.

ANNEXURE - A
A) Module Type AE (Electrically Controlled Circuit Breaker)
One (1) Triple-pole circuit breaker, complete with all accessories and
power operated mechanism
One (1) Circuit breaker control switch
Three (3) Current transformers for metering
Three (3) Current transformers for protection
One (1) Ammeter
One (1) Ammeter selector switch
One (1) 'Switchgear'/'Normal' selector switch
Three (3) Indicating lamps with resistors and coloured lenses
Six (6) HRC Control fuses
One (1) Lock out relay
One (1) Suitable time delayed overcurrent release. Alternatively, over
current definite time delay relay with adjustable current
setting 150% to 600% of the CT secondary current and
adjustable time setting 0.1 Sec to 1 Sec may be offered .The
relay shall have a resetting ratio of not less than 90%.
One (1) Netrual link
One(1) DC isolating switch
B) Module Type AET (Electrically Controlled Circuit Breaker for Incomer from
Transformer)
Similar to module type AE but with following additions :
One (1) Neutral current transformer for earth fault protection
One (1) Single pole instantaneous earth fault relay with adjustable
current setting of 50%-200% of rated secondary current of
neutral CT. The relay shall have a resetting ratio of not less
than 80%.
C) Module Type CD (Contactor Changeover with Bus Coupler and Two
Incoming Supplies)
(Note : Incomer-A, Incomer-B and Bus Coupler shall be housed in separate
drawout modules in different panels. Each of the drawout modules shall be
provided with 'Service' position limit switch having 2 NO+2NC contacts).
Incomer-A / Incomer-B
One (1) Triple pole load break isolating switch
One (1) Triple pole contactor with coil suitable for 415 VAC
Two (2) Auxiliary contactors with coil suitable for 415 V AC
One (1) Indicating lamp with resistor & coloured lens suitable for 415
V AC.
Three (3) HRC control fuses
Bus Coupler
One (1) Triple pole contactor with coil suitable for 415 V AC
Three (3) HRC fuses
Four (4) HRC control fuses
Two (2) Monitoring lamps suitable for 415 V AC

D) Module Type CS (AC Control Supply Module)

(Note : Module Type CS shall be of non-drawout type)
Two (2) 415/110 V control transformers
Two (2) 110 V auxiliary relays
Two (2) Earth links
Eight (8) HRC Control fuses
Two (2) Selector switches
E) Module Type E/E1/E2 (Switch Fuse Module)
One (1) Triple pole switch-fuse unit with three pole isolating switch
and three/one/two HRC fuses for E/E1/E2 modules,
respectively
One (1) Neutral link
F) Module Type G1 (PT Module with Under Voltage Relay)
Two (2) 440/110 V single phase potential transformers, vee/vee
connected, mounted on a common draw-out chassis
Four (4) HRC fuses for PT primary
One (1) Voltmeter (0-500 V for use with 440/110 V PT)
One (1) Four position voltmeter selector switch
Two (2) Single pole instantaneous under voltage relays with
continuously variable setting range of 40%-80% of 110 volts.
Four (4) HRC control fuses
One(1) Timer having a delay of 0.5 Sec to 3 Sec on pick up with 2
NO self reset contacts suitable for 220 V DC .
G) Module Type H (Isolating Switch Module)
One (1) Triple pole load break isolating switch
One (1) Neutral link
H) Module Type KI (Non Reversible Motor Rated Below 30 KW Controlled
from MCC)
One (1) Triple pole fuse switch unit with three pole load break
isolating switch and three HRC fuses.
One (1) Triple pole contactor
One (1) Bimetallic thermal overload relay with single phasing
preventor
Two (2) Push buttons
One (1) HRC control fuse
One (1) Control link
I) Module Type K11 (Non reversible Motor Rated 30 KW to 110 KW
Controlled from MCC)
Similar to module type K1 but with the following additions
One (1) Current transformer for metering
One (1) Ammeter
One (1) Single -pole switch and fuse for motor space heater

J) Module Type K2 (Non Reversible Motor Rated below 30 KW Controlled from

Remote Control Panel )
One (1) Triple pole switch fuse unit with three pole load break
One (1) Triple pole contactor
preventor
One (1) HRC Control fuse
One (1) 'Normal' / 'Trial' selector switch
One (1) Auxiliary contactor
K) Module Type DK2 (Non Reversible Motor Rated Below 30 KW Controlled
from PLC)
(Similar to module type K2 without 'Normal'/ 'Trial'/ selector switch but with
two (2) coupling relays.)
L) Module type K2/DK21 (Non Reversible Motor Rated 30 KW to 110 KW
Controlled from Remote Control Panel/PLC)
(Similar to module type K2/DK2 but with the following additions)
One (1) Ammeter
One (1) Single-pole switch and fuse for motor space heater
M) Module Type K3 (Non Reversible Motor Rated Below 30 KW Controlled
Locally)
One(1) Triple pole contactor
preventor
N) Module Type K31 (Non Reversible Motor 30 KW to 110 KW controlled
locally)
(Similar to module type K3 but with the following additions)
One (1) Ammeter
One (1) Single pole switch and fuse for motor space heater
O) Module Type NI (Reversible Motor Controlled from Remote Panel)
Two (2) Triple pole mechanically interlocked, forward and reverse
contactors.
One (1) Bimetallic thermal O/L relay with single phasing preventor.

One (1) 'Normal' / 'Trial' selector switch.

One (1) Indicating lamp with resistor and coloured lens.
P) Module Type DN1 (Reversible Motor Controlled from PLC)

Two (2) Triple pole mechanically interlocked, forward/reverse
contactors.
preventor.
One (1) Indicating lamp with resistor and coloured lens.
One (1) Auxiliary contactor
Two (2) Coupling relays

ANNEXURE I
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1 Applicable Standard : IS 8623

2 Enclosure : Single Front
3 Protection of Enclosure : IP52 for indoor
4 Location : Indoor.
5 Rated voltage : 415 V
6 Rated control voltage : 110 V AC
7 Bus Bar system : TPN , Aluminium
8 Bus Bar rating : Horizontal Main Bus 1600 A
Vertical Bus 600 A
9 Short time rating : 50 kA for 1 Sec
10 Power frequency withstand voltage : 2.5 kV for 1 min for Bus Bars &
Breakers , Switches & Contactors
2 kV for 1 min for Relays , Timers ,
Transformers
11 Interrupting capacity of breakers : P1 for MCCB & P2 for ACB
12 Duty of power contactors AC 3 for non reversible & AC 4 for
reversible
13 Duty of auxiliary contactors : AC 1
14 Category of switches : AC 23 for fuse switches & AC 22 for
auxiliary devices
15 Type of HRC fuses : Current limiting
16 Rating of HRC fuses : 50 kA
17 Type of control transformer : Dry type, 415/240 V of adequate rating
18 Type of potential transformer : Dry type, 415/110 V of adequate rating
19 Cabling for power circuits : Cable alley for external cables ,
Modules for internal cables below 70
Sq mm & in seperate cable chamber
for 70 Sqmm and above
20 Cable entry : Bottom/Top
21 Cabling for control circuits : AC control-1.5 Sq mm , 660 V

PVC,Black ,Copper
DC control-1.5 Sq mm , 660 V
PVC,Green,Copper
CT secondary-2.5 Sq mm 660V
PVC,Red,Copper
Earthing-1.5 Sq mm , 660 V
PVC,Grey,Copper
Wire indication -Self locking , PVC
Ferrules

22 Earthing : Main Bus- Aluminium 300 Sq mm and

Vertical Bus-150 Sqmm
23 Dimension of a single panel : As required subject to Purchaser’s
approval
24 Paint & Finish : Panel outer surface- Smoke Grey
Panel inner surface -glossy White
Chasis- Zinc passivated
Command module-Aluminium anodised
Name plate-Non rusting material
Lettering-White non graved on black
back ground
25 Module description : Refer drawing enclosed
26 Requirement of PLC : As required
27 Requirement of Control Panel for : As required
Remote operation
28 Requirement of Local Control Station : As required
for Local & Remote operation
29 Requirement of Local operation only : As required

Specification No. SP/E-08
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR COMPONENT OF EQUIPMENT OF THE

MICRO-PROCESSOR BASED CONTROL SYSTEM (PLC SYSTEM)
(Refer Drawing No. HQ:E&M:100575)
1.0 OPERATION OF MICRO-PROCESSOR BASED PLANT MONITORING AND

CONTROL SYSTEM
The micro-processor based control system for sequencing operation shall be
provided for monitoring and control of proposed Phase II and dovetailing with
existing Phase I of CHP. The system shall comprise the following :
i) Programmable logic controller based on micro-processor technology
ii) Input/Output racks
iii) Compatible system with colour monitor and standard key board
iv) Modem for communication with remote PC
v) Necessary pre-fabricated inter-connecting cables
The system shall be micro-processor based system that can be used as a direct
replacement for relay system and other hardwired systems. The programming
shall be in the form of Relay Ladder Diagram which uses standard relay diagram
symbols. With this facility menu defined key strokes on standard key boards shall
be used to draw ladder diagrams which can be down loaded into the processor
memory.
the user programmes in the memory shall be sequentially scanned, the status of
inputs and outputs shall be tested and appropriate action shall be initiated.
Having examined the status of the inputs and/or outputs, the processor shall be
capable of energizing or de-energizing outputs and catches, performiong
counting and timing functions doing data comparison and transfers.
For centralised monitoring and control, the existing CHP has been divided into
two zone as under:
a) Stacking Zone: It covers all equipment from crusher house to ground bunker
top.
b) Reclamation zone: It covers all equipment from ground bunker bottom to silo
loading complex.
The stacking section and reclamation section are centrally controlled from a
suitably designed control System located on the first floor of existing substation
no.-I on the west side of existing bunker. The rapid loading system is controlled
through suitably designed control system located in control room on the first
floor of silo.

For the purpose of convenience of operation, the Nigahi Phase-II CHP is divided
into following zones:
a) Zone A: Comprises of all electrical drives of Receiving complex –I
i.e.gyratory crusher, Apron Feeder, EOT Crane, sump pump, dust
extraction/suppression system etc., Conveyors 6C, 7C, 8C, 16C,17C,
Magnetic Separator, Metal Detector and Belt Weigher on above conveyors,
Rock Breaker etc.
All the equipment in Zone A will be controlled from a control desk located at
central control room I (CCR-I) on the first floor of sub-station IV.
b) Zone B : Comprises of all electrical drives of Receiving complex II
i.e.gyratory crusher, Apron Feeder, EOT Crane, sump pump, dust
extraction/suppression system etc., Conveyors 14C, 15C, Magnetic
Separator, Metal Detector and Belt Weigher on above conveyors, Rock
Breaker etc.
All the equipment in Zone B will be controlled from a control desk located at
central control room II (CCR-II) on the first floor of sub-station V.
c) Zone C : Comprises of Conveyors 9C,10C, 18C, 19C, Tripper conveyors
11.1C &11.2C , Tripper Conveyors 3C1 & 3C2 of existing CHP, Plough
Feeders below Ground Bunker,Reclaim Conveyors 12.1 &12.2 C, Loading
Conveyors 13.1 &13.2 C, Belt weighers on above conveyors, other equipment
associated with ground bunker like dust extracton/suppression system etc.
All the equipment in Zone C will be controlled from a control desk located at
central control room III (CCR-III) on the first floor of sub-station VI.
d) Zone D : Equipment of Rapid loadind complex, conveyor 20C, Sampler feed
conveyor, Sampler cutter, Load out gates etc
All the equipment in Zone D will be controlled from a controll desk located in
control room in the silo complex..
Monitoring and Control of zone A and Zone C including dovetailing arrangement
with sequential control system of existing CHP will be under the scope of
Package –A, whereas monitoring and control system for Zone B and Zone D will
be under the scope of Package- B.
The Control Desk cum mimic panel at Central Control Room III shall have
operator console with functiona key-board with VDU for mimic display and
annunciation. Apart from this Central Control Room III shall have VDU with
facilities for composite mimic display. The communication equipment shall also
be housed in the control Room. From a functional Key-board of the control room,
all the related equipment shall be remotely started or stopped in sequential
manner and the coal flow of all equipment shall be dfisplayed in the respective
mimic display. The respective annunciation shall indicate the status of different
equipment and conveyor health monitoring parameters.

The control system for zone C shall have the facility for :
a) Sequence and interlocking operation of control zones A, B & C.
b) Composite Mimic display of equipment of control Zones A, B, C & D on
Colour VDU through operator interface
c) Fault Annunciation of equipment of control Zones A, B, C & D on same
VDU
d) In addition to above, the status display of control Zone C shall also be
displayed on a VDU.
The control system for zone A, & B shall have the facility for :
a) Local operation of equipment of respective control zones.
b) Mimic display of equipment of respective control Zones on Colour VDU
c) Fault Annunciation of equipment of respective control Zones on same
VDU
The control system for zone D shall have the facility for :
a) Sequence and interlocking operation of control zone D.
b) Mimic display of equipment of control Zone D on Colour VDU
c) Fault Annunciation of equipment of control Zone D on same VDU
For communicadtion between PLCs for different control Zones, a data link wire
transmission mode with suitable MODEM at either end shall be provided.
One number printer shall be provided at Control Rooms (in the sub-stations) for
providing hard copies of management information reports like hourly logs, shift
logs, dailylogs etc.
Individual Audio Visual units (AVU) should be installed in MCC rooms, bunker
and all other strategic locations for the purpose of composite mimic display of the
entire plant along with audio signalling
2.0 MICRO-PROCESSOR CONTROLLER

The system shall have one or more micro-processor controller for inter-acting
with the starter panels of the drives with or without inter posing relays. These
controllers shall also interact with various control instrumentation provided for
monitoring of drives and shall basically consist of a regulated power supply unit
and plug-in type cords for easy maintenance. The controller shall comprise a
central processing unit, solid state memory, digital input modules with optical
isolation with potential free contracts, digital output modules for generation of
control output. The micro-processor memory shall contain software which shall
achieve all logical processing by executing instructions in the CPU. The controller
hardware shall be modular in construction so that future additions or alternations
in the plant can be easily carried out at a nominal cost.

3.0 V.D.U
Single or dual VDU shall have to be provided with micro-processor controller for
displaying mimics, alarms, plant status etc. A variety of mimics shall have to be
provided so as to ensure enhanced and clear visibility of the plant. The mimics
shall have separate colour codes for healthy and faulty drives, local and remote
drives etc. Besides mimics, the VDU shall be capable of showing various alarms
and warning messages sequencially indicating the time of occurrence, name of
faulty drive and the type of the fault. The messages should come in such a way
so as to enable fast fault diagnosis which shall reduce the downtime of the drive.
The alarms of critical nature shall have to be indicated to catch the immediate
attention of the operator. The status of various plant drives shall have also to be
shown on the VDU as described earlier.
4.0 FUNCTIONAL KEY BOARD

Necessary functional keyboard shall have to be provided as an operator inter-
face with the plant. The operator shall be able to key in various plant commands,
provide individual start/stop, sequencial start/stop, block start/stop, acknowledge
alarms etc. The operator shall also be able to call up various display of the VDU
as desired by him. The operator shall be in absolute command of the plant.
5.0 PRINTER
A printer shall have to be there to provide a hard-copy of various displays and
logging reports for management reporting. Various logs e.g. hourly logs, shift
logs and demand logs shall have to be provided.
6.0 SOFTWARE
The micro-processor plant monitoring and control system shall have to be based
on easily reconfigurable software. Various sequencing, inter-locks and timing
functions shall have to be provided with the help of the software. The software
shall be flexible and easily expandable in case of future additions/alterations in
the plant. It shall be operator friendly and easy to understand.
7.0 LOCAL CONTROL STATION

The inter-locking and selector switch, start stop push buttons and indication lamp
on the local control station shall be mounted on the front face of the enclosure.
They shall be so disposed that operation is convenient. The local control stations
shall be pedestal/wall mounted.
8.0 SELECTOR SWITCH

All the selector switches shall be dust proof and oil tight, rotary switches with
pistol handle operating facility. The rating of contact shall be minimum 10 amps
at 230 Volts. The switches shall conform to IS : 2628 (latest).

9.0 START – STOP PUSH BUTTONS

Push buttons shall be dust and oil tight and the face of the button shall be flushed
with the retaining ring. ‘Start’ buttons should be green and stop buttons should be
red in colour.
10.0 INDICATING LAMP:

The indicating lamps shall be preferably miniature, filament type with caps of
coloured translucent lenses. The lamp on the local control station shall be so
fitted that it is removable from the front of the unit without disburbing the internal
wiring and the holder. The indicating lamps shall conform to IS : 1901(Latest).
11.0 EMERGENCY STOP PUSH BUTTON

All hand operated emergency stop push buttons shall have mushroom type head,
Red in colour with manual resetting facility. Emergency stop switches shall be
dust and oil tight with necessary NO and NC contacts rated for 10 Amps. at 230
Volts A.C.
12.0 LEGEND PLATE

The legend plates shall be provided to identify the rating and function or
operation of all control components/indications. All the legend plates shall be of
block anodised aluminium with text engraved thereon.
13.0 CONTINUOUS LEVEL MONITOR

The continuous level monitor shall be dust and water tight and suitable for
continuous monitoring of level of coal in the Rock Box/Bunker/Silo. The sensor
units shall be suitable for mounting on the conveyor gantry structure. The system
shall be either ultrasonic type or can be based on advanced micro-wave circuitry
and micro processor technology. The system shall ensure high reliability and
have local and remote display facilities indicating average level and quantity of
coal in the bunker at any instant.
14.0 UPS SYSTEM AND BACK-UP ARRANGEMENT :

UPS system of required capacity shall have to be provided, with suitable
batteries for 30 minutes back-up arrangement. The UPS system shall be ‘ON-
LINE’ system which shall ensure that there is no break in the power supply to the
PLC based control system.
In the event of loss of power supply it will be able to maintain the status record of
various equipment of plant control system on un-interruptible power supply
having capacity to feed the load of PLC system for a duration of ½ hour during
which the power supply is restored.

15.0 SCREENED INSTRUMENTATION/SIGNAL CABLE

Conductor
Electrolytic grade tinned annealed copper conductor, 7 stranded with each strand
of 0.5 mm dia. for 1.5 sq.mm conductor.
Insulation
85o C PVC conforming to Type C : IS:5381 (latest) with minimum insulation
thickness of 0.5 mm.
Core Laying
Insulated cores twisted together to form pair/triad/quad with a lay of twist as 16 to
18 twists per meter.
Shield
a) Individual shield shall consist of aluminium backed mylar tape, helically
applied with either side 30% overlap, 100% coverage, Min. shield thickness
shall be 0.05 mm.
b) Overall sheild shall consist of aluminium backed mylar tape, helically applied
with either side 30% overlap, 100% coverage. Min. shield thickness shall be
0.075 mm.
Drain Wire
The drain wire for both, the individual and overall shieldking shall be 1 mm dia.
bare tinned annealed copper wire continuously contacting aluminium side of
mylar tape.
Inner Jacket
Extruded, 700 C PVC coating conforming to type ST 1 of IS 5831 (latest) with
minimum jacket thickness of 0.6 mm.
Armour
Served type made of G.I. wire of 1.0 mm dia/1.4 mm dia.
Outer Jacket
700 C PVC conforming to Type ST 1 of IS : 5831 (latest) with nominal jacket
thickness of 2 mm.

SPECIFICATION FOR CONTROL PANELS FOR PLC & OTHER SYSTEM

REQUIREMENT
1.0 SCOPE
This covers requirements for Control Panel for PLC and other system
requirement in accordance with IS 8623.
2.0 STANDARDS CODES & RULES

2.1 The equipment shall be designed in accordance with the provisions of the
following standards, codes and rules :
IS :13947 LV switch gear and control gear
IS : 4064 Air Break Switches, air break disconnectors and fuse combination
for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC
IS : 8828 Miniature Circuit Breakers for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC
IS :6875 Switches and push-buttons
IS :13703 LV fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC
IS :11353 Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of
conductors and apparatus terminals
IS :2147 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage
switchgear and Control gear
IS :3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS :6005 Code of practice of phosphating iron and steel.
IS :1248 Electrical Indicating instruments
IS : 2419 Panel mounted indicating and recording electrical instruments
dimension
IS :1554 PVC insulated(Heavy Duty) cables for working voltages upto and
including 1100V
IS : 694 PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and including
1100V
IEC-65 A Programmable controllers
IS :5 Colours for ready-mixed paints and enamels.
IE Rules 1956
2.2 Equipment complying with any other authoritative/internationally recognised
standards such as IEC, BS, VDE etc. shall also be considered if it ensures
performance equivalent or superior to Indian Standards. In such cases the bidder

shall clearly indicate the standard adopted and furnish the copy of latest Engilish
version of the same alongwith the bid and bring out the salient features for
comparison.
2.3 The standards specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall be the
latest edition including all applicable official amendments and revisions as
published one month prior to the date of opening of bids. In case of conflict
between this specification and those (IS Codes, Standards etc.) referred to
herein, the former shall prevail. All work shall be carried out as per the following
codes and standards.

3.1 Ambient Conditions
Ambient air temperature : 50C to 500C.
3.2 Operating Conditions
Nominal system Voltage : 415 V (+/- 10%)
Supply Frequency : 50 Hz (-5% to +3%)
System rarthing : Effectively earthed
Highest Fault Level : 10 MVA
4.0 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Design
The equipment shall be designed to ensure the following :
(i) Capacity to withstand fault level mentioned above
(ii) Capacity to withstand power frequency voltage mentioned in annexure I
(iii) Continous operation at rated capacity at service condition mentioned above
(iv) Ready interchangability of components of equipments with identical specification
(v) The bidder shall prepare electrical drawings for each module of the equipment for
purchaser's approval
4.2 Construnction
4.2.1 The panel frame shall be fabricated using suitable mild steel sections of pressed
and shaped, cold-rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 2.0 mm. Frames
shall be enclosed in cold-rolled sheet steel of thickess not less than1.6 mm.
Stiffeners shall be provided wiherever necessary. Gland plates shall be of

removable type and at least two separate gland plates shall be provided for each
panel. They shall be of sheet steel of thickness not less than 3.0 mm. All
hardware used shall be Ni-Chromium plated.
4.2.2 All panel and cover/door edges shall be reinforced against distortion by rolling,
bending or by the addition of welded reinforcement members. There shall be no
sharp edges or corners.
4.2.3 The complete structure shall be rigid, self supporting, freefrom flaws, twists and
dents. All cut outs shall be true in shape and devoid of sharp edges.
4.2.4 The panels shall be assembled on channel/angle base frames.
4.2.5 The standing type panels shall be provided with hinged doors of width not
exceeding 600 mm (with in built locked arrangement and handle). It shall be
possible to open the door through 100 degree. The doors, cut-outs and covers
shall be equipped with approved type of synthetic/rubber all round and sufficient
number of latches/bolts shall be provided to achieve a degree of protection of
IP.52 as per IS : 2147. However, degree of protection of panels located in dusty
atmosphere shall be IP : 62.
4.2.6 The height of all control devices on the panels shall be between 700 mm and
1600 mm from the finished floor level. Operational convenience and aesthetic
appearance shall be prime consideration in finalisation of the panel general
arrangement (front view). The maximum height of the panels shall not exceed
2300 mm.
4.2.7 All equipment mounted on the front face of the panels shall be flush or semi-flush
type. All equipment shall be so located that their terminals and adjustment knobs
are readily accessible for inspection and maintenance and their removal and
replacement can be done without disturbing the other equipment.
4.2.8 All internal components of the panels shall also be arranged neatly. Sufficient
clearances shall be maintained between different components for ease of
maintenance. Detailed internal arrangement drawing of the control panel
indicating spacing between different components shall be submitted for
Purchaser's approval.
4.2.9 For PLC controlled systems, the control panel shall have control desk type of
configuration. The desk shall have doors at the back.
4.2.10 The equipment on desk shall be mounted such that removal and replaclement
can be done individually without any interruption of services to adjacent devices.
The equipment mounted inside the desk like power supply, switches, fuses etc.
shall be so located that terminals and adjacent devices are readily accessible
without the use of special tools.
4.2.11 The control desk shall have one vertical bench surface and one horizontal bench
surface at the front. On the vertical bench all meters, indicators, control CRT etc.
shall be mounted. On inclined horizontal bench, key boards, electrical swtiches,
push buttons, indicating lamps and selector switches shall be mounted. The
annunciation windows shall be provided on the vertical plane of the control desk.

4.2.12 The PLC panel shall be free standing vertical type separate from control desk.
The equipment shall be rack mounted and arranged in clearly defined sections
for I/O devices, processors, power supplies etc. About 20% space shall be left for
future expansion in each section. A cable marshalling section shall be included.
Density of the electronic component inside the panel shall be such that the
maximum temperature rise of component is limited within 10o C above the
ambient temperature. The components shall be free from false operation due to
vibrations and mechanical shocks.
4.2.13 The PLC panels shall be provided with prespex/glass doors in front to facilitate
monitoring of the LED indication of various cards mounted in the card rack.
4.2.14 The circuits shall be of modular design using electronic printed plug in card
circuits. Electronic components and cards shall be suitable for satisfactory
operation in non air conditioned environment.
4.2.15 All components shall be clearly and unambigously marked for proper
identification and easy maintenance. The wires shall be colour coded. Readily
accessible and clearly marked test points shall be provided in all important
modules and circuits.
4.2.16 I/O racks and processor cabinets shall be provided with door switches which
shall provide proper annunciation on control desk in case doors are open.
4.2.17 Wherever a number of panels have to be mounted side by side, they shall be
bolted together to form a compact unit. Their joints shall be smooth, close fitting
and provided with neoprene/Synthetic gaskets of approved quality.
4.2.18 Removable eye bolt or lifting lugs shall be provided on all panels to facilitate easy
handling.
4.2.19 The Bidder shall ensure that the control panels are vermin proof, and all surplus
holes in the gland plates shall be tightly closed by rubber plugs.
4.2.20 Control and selector switches
4.2.20.1 Control and selector switches shall be of rotary type with escutcheon plates
clearly marked to show the function and positions. The switches shall be of
sturdy construction suitable for mounting on panel front. Switches with shrouding
of live parts and sealing of contacts against ingress of dust shall be preferred.
4.2.20.2 Control/Selector switches shall be spring return or stay put type as per the
requirements. Lost motion feature shall be provided wherever required. Handles
of control/selector switches shall be black in colour. Shape and type of handles
shall be subject to approval of the Purchaser.
4.2.20.3 Ammeter and voltmeter selector switches shall have four stay-put positions with
adequate number of contacts for three phase 4-wire system. These shall have
oval handles. Ammeter selector switches shall have make before break type
contacts to prevent open circuiting of CT secondaries.
4.2.20.4 Contacts of the switches shall be spring assisted and shall be of suitable material
to give a long, trouble free service.

4.2.20.5 The contact ratings shall be at least the following:

i) Make and carry continuously - 6 Amp.
ii) Breaking current at 220 V DC - 0.5A (Inductive)
iii) Breaking current at 240 V AC - 5A at 0.3 p.f. lagging
4.2.21 Push buttons
4.2.21.1 Push buttons shall be spring return, push to actuate type and rated to make,
continuously carry and break 6A at 240 V AC and 0.5 A (Inductive) at 220 V DC.
The push buttons shall have at least 1 NO and 1 NC contacts. All contact faces
shall be of silver or silver alloy.
4.2.21.2 Every push button shall be provided with integral escutcheon plate marked with
its function.
The colour of push buttons shall be as follows :
GREEN - for motor START breaker CLOSE,
RED - for motor TRIP, breaker OPEN,
BLACK - for all annunciator functions, overload reset and
miscellaneous
Red push-buttons shall always be located to the left of green push-buttons.
4.2.22 Indicating lamps
4.2.22.1 Indicating lamps shall be of the panel mounting, filament type, low wattage and
capable of clear status indication to operator under the normal room illumination.
Lamps shall be provided with non-hygroscopic series resistors, preferably built in
the lamp assembly. The lamps shall have escutcheon plates marked with their
functions, wherever necessary.
4.2.22.2 Lamps shall have translucent covers of the following colours:
RED - for motor ON, breaker OPEN /CLOSED
GREEN - for motor OFF, breaker OPEN
WHITE - for breaker TRIP
BLUE - for all HEALTHY conditions (e.g. control supply, lube
oil pressure)
AMBER - for all ALARM conditions
4.2.22.3 Bulbs and lamp covers shall be easily replaceable from front of the panel
4.2.22.4 Indicating lamps shall be located directly above the associated push buttons/
control switches. Red lamps shall be located to the right of green lamps. In case
a white lamp is also provided, it shall be placed between the red and green
lamps.Blue and Amber lamps shall normally be located above the Red and
Green lamps.
4.2.22.5 All indicating lamps shall be suitable for continuous operation at 90% to 110% of
their respective nominal control supply voltage, i.e. 220 V DC or 240 V AC.
4.2.23 Indicating instruments
4.2.23.1 All indicating and integrating meters shall be flush mounted on panel front. The

instruments shall be of miniaturised type with 90o scales and shall have an
accuracy class of 2.0 or better. These shall be suitable for input of 4 to 20 mA.
The covers and cases of instruments and meters shall provide a dust and vermin
proof construction.
4.2.23.2 All instruments shall be compensated for temperature errors and factory
calibrated to directly read the primary values.
4.2.23.3 Ammeters shall be provided for all motors rated 30 KW and above. These shall
have a compressed scale at the upper current region to cover the starting
current. They shall be suitable to withstand, five times CT Secondary current for
30 secs.
4.2.24 Name plates and labels
4.2.24.1 Each panel shall be provided with prominent, engraved identification plates for all
front mounted equipment. Panel identification name plates shall be provided at
front and rear.
4.2.24.2 All name plates shall be of non-rusting metal with white engraved lettering on
black back ground. Inscription and lettering sizes shall be subject to Purchaser's
approval.
4.2.24.3 For easy identification of all equipment inside the panel, they shall be marked
with suitable, clear, indelible paint markings. Use of stickers for identification, is
not preferred. Labels for fuses shall also clearly indicate current ratings of the
respective fuses. These labels shall be so positioned as to be clearly visible and
note the device number.
4.2.25 Mimic diagram
4.2.25.1 Mimic diagram of the mechanical/electrical system shall be furnished on the
panel front as per requirement.
4.2.25.2 Mimic lines (flow lines) shall be at least seven (7) mm in width. Mimic plate shall
be polyster based fibre laminated of about 4 mm thickness. Various equipment
shall be depicted with screen painting. Mimic plate sample shall be submitted for
Purchaser's approval before fabrication. Luminous lamp indications for
status/position shall be provided on the mimic for all equipment.
4.2.25.3 The mimic representation, colour and size of diagram are subject to the approval
of Purchaser.
4.2.26 Air break switches
4.2.26.1 Air break switches shall be of heavy duty, single throw, load break, complying
with relevant code. The Bidder shall ensure that all switches are adequately rated
so as to be fully matching with the associated fuses .
4.2.26.2 Power supply switch operating handles shall be provided with padlocking
facilities to lock them in 'OFF' position.
4.2.26.3 All switch fuse units shall be provided with removable type neutral link. The link
shall be suitably rated, matching with switch rating.

4.2.27 Fuses
4.2.27.1 All fuses shall be of HRC cartridge fuse link type, and suitable rating, depending
upon circuit requirements. They shall be mounted on fuse carriers, which in turn
shall be inserted in fuse bases.
4.2.27.2 All DC circuits shall be fused on both poles. AC circuits shall have fuses on
phase side and link on neutral side.
4.2.27.3 All fuses shall have visible operation indicator
4.2.28 Contactors
4.2.28.1 Auxiliary Contactor shall be of air break, electro-magnetic type and shall be of 6
A. 240 V AC, AC 11 utilisation category. Contacts shall have a rated standard
thermal current of at least 10 A. The contacts shall also have a 220 V, DC 11
utilisation, category rating of at least 0.5 A. The contactor shall have a rated
make/break life of at least one million operations.
4.2.28.2 Contactors shall have contacts as required for control schemes. Contacts shall
be silver faced.
4.2.29 Relays and timers
4.2.29.1 All protective relays, auxiliary relays and timers shall be of proven design and of
reputed make. Contacts of relays and timers shall be of silver or silver cadmium
oxide or silver faced. Timers shall have the provision to adjust the delay on pick-
up or reset as required.
4.2.29.2 Relays and timers shall have the necessary NO/NC contacts, as per scheme
requirement.
4.2.30 Terminal blocks
4.2.30.1 Terminal blocks shall be of 650 Volts grade, rated for 10 Amps and in one piece
moulding. They shall be complete with insulating barriers, clip-on-type and
identification strips. Marking or labels on terminal blocks shall correspond to their
identification on wiring diagrams.
4.2.30.2 Terminal blocks for CT and VT secondary leads shall be provided with test link
and isolating facilities. Terminals for CT secondary leads shall also be provided
with short circuiting earthing facilities .
4.2.30.3 All terminal blocks, on which external cables are connected shall be suitable for
terminating atleast 2 nos. of 1.5 sq.mm of stranded copper wire. Not more than
two (2) wires shall be connected to any terminal.
4.2.30.4 All terminals shall be numbered for identification and grouped according to the
function.
4.2.30.5 Terminal blocks shall be properly arranged to facilitate easy termination of
cables. They shall have minimum clearances of 200 mm to cable gland plates,
and of 150 mm to adjacent terminal rows, panel sides and other equipment.
4.2.30.6 Twenty (20) percent spare terminals shall be provided, distributed over all
terminal blocks.

4.2.31 Wiring
4.2.31.1 All inter panel wiring and connections between adjacent panels including all bus
wiring for AC and DC supplies, shall be provided by the Bidder.
4.2.31.2 All internal wiring shall be carried out with 650 V grade single core, 1.5 square
mm or larger, stranded copper wires having colour - coded, PVC insulation.
Space heater circuits shall have wires having adequate current carrying capacity,
but not less than 2.5 Sq.mm Copper. Internal wiring between electronic cards
shall be as per the standard practice of manufacturer.
4.2.31.3 Extra-flexible wires shall be used for wiring to devices mounted on moving parts
such as doors. Suitable guards and grommets shall be provided for the wiring
wherever it may get damaged in their absence.
4.2.31.4 All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and
securely connected to equipment terminals and terminal blocks.
4.2.31.5 Engraved core identification ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring
diagrams, shall be fitted at both ends of each wire. Jumper wires between two
terminal blocks shall also be ferruled at both ends.
4.2.31.6 The ferrule numbers shall identify the equipment terminals to which a wire is
connected or may be based on the standard practice of the panel manufacturer.
The exact ferruling arrangement shall be subject to Purchaser's approval .
4.2.31.7 Spare contacts of relays, timers and switches shall be wired out to the panel
terminal blocks only as required by the Purchaser, during approval stage.
4.2.31.8 The panels shall have separate wire ways for internal wiring of the panels,
distinct and physically separate from wire ways for external cablings.
4.2.31.9 Internal wiring of the panels shall preferably be done to facilitate termination of
the external multicore control cable of the adjacent terminals of the same terminal
block.
4.2.31.10 Suitable clamping facility for external cables shall be provided in the panels.
4.2.32 Earthing
4.2.32.1 A continuous copper earthing bus of 25mmx3mm size shall be provided along
the bottom of the panel structure. It shall run continuously through out the length
of the panel and shall have provision at both ends for connection to the station
earthing grid. Wherever termination of shielded cables is envisaged, provision for
termination of cable shields shall be made.
4.2.32.2 Metallic parts of all components shall be effectively earthed using green coloured
insulated copper wire or other approved means. However, earthing through
effective connection with the metallic control panel surface by approved type of
washers shall also be acceptable. Electrical continuity of the whole
enclosure/frame work shall be maintained even after painting. All hinged doors
shall be earthed through flexible earthing braids of copper.
4.2.32.3 Earthing of electronic circuits shall be looped between cabinets, I/O racks and

shall be earthed at one point of PLC panel. The common earth point shall be
connected to station earth mat on a separate riser.
4.2.33 Space heater and lighting
4.2.33.1 Space heaters shall be provided in the panels wherever the manufacturer
considers necessary and recommends their provision for preventing harmful
moisture condensation.
4.2.33.2 The space heaters shall be suitable for continuous operation on 240 V AC single
phase supply and shall be automatically controlled by thermostat. Each free
standing control panel section shall have a 240 V AC, plug point and a
fluorescent light operated by door switch.
4.2.33.3 Necessary isolating switches and fuses shall also be provided.
4.2.34 Control and power supply scheme
4.2.34.1 One feeder of 415 V AC (two phases) shall be drawn by the Bidder from each
bus section of MCC. The Bidder shall provide isolating switch fuse unit for
receiving this supply. Two numbers of 415/110 V single phase dry type
transformers shall be provided in control panel for A.C. control supply. These
transformers shall be adequately sized to meet power requirements of auxiliary
relays, indicating lamps & other auxiliary instruments. One pole of the secondary
of these transformers shall be solidly earthed through link. A manual or automatic
change-over arrangement (depending on requirement) shall be provided on
secondary side of transformers.
4.2.34.2 The Bidder shall ensure proper discrimination in the fuses provided for different
circuits, grouping of which shall be to Purchaser's approval.
4.2.34.3 The control schemes shall be so designed that failure of control supply or an
auxiliary relay do not initiate an unintended opening or closing of breakers to the
extent possible.
4.2.34.4 For the PLC panel the power supply shall be tapped from the control panel.
Necessary transformer/power packs shall be provided by the Bidder. The
equipment power supply unit shall be mounted as an integral part of the
enclosure and provide all voltages necessary to power the central processor and
I/O cabinets. For separately mounted I/O racks separate power supplies shall be
provided. Power supply module shall be of ample capacity to supply all modules.
Additionally ,about 20% spare capacity for future use shall be provided.
4.2.34.5 The components shall be suitable for the supply votlage variation of + 10% of the
rated voltage and suitable for withstanding a momentary supply voltage rise upto
70% for about 10 Secs. above the nominal system voltage. Necessary constant
voltage transformers or voltage stabilisers shall be provided by the Bidder if
required.
4.2.35 Annunciation system
4.2.35.1 The annunciation system shall be complete with all necessary relays, flashers
and other accessories required for the proper operation of the equipment.

Audible alarms for the system shall be mounted inside the control panel. One set
of acknowledge, reset and test push buttons shall be mounted on control panel.
4.2.35.2 Indications shall be engraved on translucent glass or plastic windows and shall
be visible clearly when the indication lamp starts glowing (black letters on white
background). Each window shall be provided with two lamps.
4.2.35.3 Audible horn shall sound when a trouble contact operates and shall continue to
sound untill the acknowledge button is pressed.
4.2.35.4 Indication lamps shall flash when alarm circuit contact operates and shall
continue flashing until acknowledge button is pressed.
4.2.35.5 After acknowledge button is pressed, the horn and flashing shall stop but the
indication lamp shall continue to glow.
4.2.35.6 After the fault is cleared and reset button is pressed the lamp shall go off.
4.2.35.7 When test button is pressed, all lamps shall glow and horns shall gong.
4.2.35.8 Annunciation system shall operate on nominal 220 V DC system.
4.2.35.9 The annunciation system shall include alarms for control supply failure and DC
failure (working on AC supply) and testing facilities for these alarms.
4.2.35.10 If solid state annunciation circuit is used, the necessary electrical isolation shall
be provided between the field wiring and electronic circuitry, to prevent spurious
operation due to external disturbances. It shall also ensure that the hooter
operation does not cause any interference with the electronic circuitry.
4.2.36 PAINTING
All sheet steel work shall be pre-treated in tanks in accordance with IS: 6005.
The phosphated surfaces shall be rinsed and passivated, given a stoved lead
oxide primer coating, followed by the coats of finishing synthetic enamel paint.
Each coat of primary and finishing paint shall be of slightly different shade to
enable inspection of painting. Finishing paint on panels exterior shall be shade
692 (smoke gray) of relevant code. The inner surface of the panels shall be
glossy white. Each coat of finishing shall be properly stoved. The paint thickness
shall not be less than 50 micron. Finished parts shall be coated by peelable
compound by spraying method to protect the finished surface from scratches,
grease, dirt and oily spots during testing, transportation, handling and erection.
Electrostatic painting shall also be acceptable, in which case same shade for
inside and outside may be offered.
5.0 Technical requirements of programmable logic controller :
5.1.1 The PLC shall be of modular construction and it shall be possible to change any
module without disconnection of any wire.
5.1.2 The PLC system shall be capable of operating in automatic and/or manual
control mode with commands from VDU control console and/or from a separate
control desk. The specific requirements of controls function shall be discussed .

5.2 PLC processor

5.2.1 The processor unit shall be capable of executing the following functions :
a) Receiving binary and analog signals from the field and operator intimated
command from the control panels.
b) Implementing all logic functions for control & protection of the equipment
and system
c) Issuing control commands
d) Providing alarm and status informations.
e) Performing self monitoring and diagnostic functions
f) Providing log output
5.2.2 The controller shall provide all basic functions for binary gating operations,
storage, counting, timing, logging and transfer operations and comparison
functions. Full details of the number and type of functions and expansion
capability shall be submitted with the bid. The programmable system shall be
delivered completely programmed for the complete and reliable operation of the
MCC.
5.2.3 The PLC unit shall be provided with two processors (Main processing unit and
memories) one for normal operation and one as standby. In case of failure of
working processor there shall be an appropriate alarm. In the event of both
failing, the system shall revert to fail safe mode. It shall be possible to keep any
of the processor as master and other as standby.
5.2.4 The memory shall be field expandable. The memory capacity shall be sufficient
for the complete system operation with provision for at least 20% expansion in
future. Programmed operating sequences and criteria shall be stored in non
volatile semi conductor memories like EEPROM. All dynamic memories shall be
provided with buffer battery back up which shall be for at least 360 Hours. The
batteries shall be lithium or Ni-Cd type.
5.2.5 The PLC system shall be provided with necessary hard-ware for inter
connection with Purchaser's/Other Contractor’s data high-waty, if required in
future.
5.2.6 Programming unit shall have access to the process or of the control system for
programming. It shall incorporate an IBM compatible CRT to enable the user to
write a programme expressing a set of control instructions and enter them
directly by a key board clearly marked with the standard symbols. Programming
shall not require special computer skills. On this console, it shall be possible to
do the programming, self diagnostics, testing of sequence, simulation and any
sequence modification.
5.2.7 Programming shall be possible in any of the following formats :
- Flow chart or block logic representing the instructions graphically
- Ladder diagrams

A forcing facility shall be provided for changing the states of inputs and outputs,
timers and flags to facilitate fault finding and other testing requirements. It shall
be possible to display the signal flow during operation of the programme.
Programming shall be possible OFF line.
5.2.8 A NORMAL/TEST/PROGRAMME/OFF lockable selector switch shall be provided
on the control panel or processor. In case of test mode of operation, all outputs
should be blocked.
5.2.9 Provision shall be made for earsing and duplicating the user programme and
long storage facilities shall be provided wit the help of cartridge type of EEPROM
& not by audio tapes.
5.2.10 Priority of different comands shall be as follows :
Manual intervention shall be possible at any stage of operation. Protection
commands shall have priroity over manual commands and manual commands
shall prevail over auto commands.
5.2.11 The memory modules shall not be affected by the operation of fluorescent or any
other discharge lamps provided for illumination.
5.2.12 INPUT/OUTPUT : The PLC system should be designed according to the location
of the input/output cabinets .
5.2.12.1 Electrical isolation of 1.5 KV with optical couplers between the plant input/output
and controller shall be provided on the I/O cards. The isolation shall ensure that
any inadvertent voltage or voltage spikes shall not damage or mall operate the
internal processing equipment.
5.2.12.2 The Input/Output system shall facilitate modular expansion in fixed stages. The
individual input/output cards shall incorproate indications on the module front
panels for displaying individual signal status.
5.2.12.3 Individually output circuits with fuse blow indicator shall be provided. All
input/output points shall be provided with status indicator. Input circuits shall be
provided with fuses preferably for each input, alternatively, suitable combination
of inputs shall be done and provided with fuses such that for any fault, fuse
failure shall affect the particular drive system without affecting other systems.
5.2.12.4 All input/output cards shall have quick disconnect terminations allowing for card
replalcement without disconnection of external wiring.
5.2.13 The Bidder shall provide the following monitoring features :
5.2.13.1 a) Power supply monitoring
b) Contact bounce filtering
c) Optical isolation between input and output signals with the internal circuits
d) In case of power supply failure or hardware fault the critical outputs shall
be automaticallly switched to the fail safe mode. The fail safe mode shall
be decided during approval stage.
5.2.13.2 Keying in of individual wire connector shall be provided to ensure that only the

correct card is plugged on the I/O module. It shall be possible to remove I/O
module without disconnecting wiring from field inputs or outputs. There shall be
at least 20% spare capacity avaialble on input, output and memory modules, over
and above the system requirement.
5.2.13.3 Coupling relays provided in the MCC shall have voltage rating as specified .
Necessary transducer for interfacing between Purchaser's current transformers
and Bidder's supplied miniatureiesed ammeters on the console shall be supplied
and installed by the Bidder. The current transformer rating shall be decided
during the approval stage. The remote ammeter supplied by the Bidder shall
have input of 4 to 20 mA.
5.2.13.4 Output module shall be capable of switching ON/OFF inductive loads like
solenoid valves, auxiliary relays etc. without any extra hardware.
5.2.13.5 Only one changeover contact shall be provided in MCC for control and interlock
requirement. Further, multiplication if required shall be done in PLC.
5.2.13.6 All input field interrogation voltage shall preferably be DC only.
5.2.13.7 In case of loss of remote I/O communication link with the main processing unit,
the remote I/O shall be able to go to pre-determined fail safe mode with proper
annunciation. This shall be decided in approval stage .
5.2.14 PRINTER & COLOUR MONITOR :

5.2.14.1 Printer shall be a part of the supervisory system. It shall print out all alarm/trip
conditions and event changes in plant status along with date and time of
occurance. The time least count for event recording shall not be more than 100
m secs. Printer provided shall be ink jet type. The make of the same shall be
subjected to Purchaser's approval.
5.2.14.2 51 cm IBM compatible colour monitor having 8 different colours with graphic
facility shall be provided for control/monitoring and programming purposes.
Configured keyboard with well defined levels and colour coding shall be provided.
5.2.15.0 REMOTE I/O COMMUNICATION LINKS

5.2.15.1 The I/O communication system shall have two independent links that are
continuously checked for failure. Any failure of communication links shall result
in annunciation.
5.2.15.2 Bidder shall provide and install two runs of pre-fabricated plug in type shielded
cables between I/O modules and PLC. In case of remote I/O's the
commulnication link shall be operable when installed in underground conduits
and may be subjected to submersion in water. The Bidder shall supply complete
information for specification of the communication cables.
5.2.16 SYSTEM REACTION TIME

5.2.16.1 The reaction time of the programmable control system from input signals at the
input cards to output of the assciated signals or commands of the output card

inclusive of programmed logic processing, comprising a mixturte of logic gates,

arithmetic operations and other internal operations shall be less than 100 milli
seconds under the most arduous control system operating conditions.
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME (QAP)

6.1 All material, components and equipments covered under this specification shall
be procured, manufactured, erected, commissioned and tested at all stages, as
per a comprehensive Quality Assurance Programme. Bidder shall draw up and
implement such program duly approved by he Purchaser. The detailed quality
palns for manufacturing and field activities should be drawn up by the Bidder
separately and will be submitted to Purchaser with the bid.
6.2 Manufacturing Quality Plan shall be detail out for all the components and
equipments for various tests & inspection, to be carried out as per the
requirements of this specification and standards and codes mentioned therein
and standard quality practices and procedures adopted by Quality Control/Test
houses of repute. The relevant reference documents and standards acceptance,
norms, inspection documents etc. shall be referred during all stages of material
procurements, manufacture, assembly and final testing/performance testing.
6.3 Field Quality Plan shall detail out the quality practice and procedures etc. to be
followed by the bidder at site during various stages of activities from receipt of
material/equipments at site to storage, reservation, site fabrication, erection, and
final trial run and commissioning.
6.4 The bidder shall also furnish copies of the reference documents/plant
standard/acceptance norms/test and inspection procedures etc. as referred in
quality plan along with quality plans. The quality plans and reference
documents/standards etc. shall be subject to Purchaser's approval and shall form
a part of the work contract. In the approved quality plan, the Purchaser shall
identify Customer Hold Points (CHP) which shall be carried out in presence of the
Purchaser's engineer and beyond which work shall not proceed without return
consent of thePurchaser /his authorised representative in writing. However, this
shall not relieve and discharge Bidder of his responsibility for Quality Standards
and performance requirements as per this specification.
6.5 Purchaser reserves the right to witness any of the test and verify the documents
of the Bidder and his sub contractor. No materials/equipements shall be
dispatched from the manufacturer's works before the same is duly cleared for
despatch by the Purchaser .
6.6 The list of sub vendors proposed by the Bidder for procurement of major bought
out items including raw materials, semi finished and finished components and
equipments shall be drawn up by the Bidder for Purchaser's approval.
6.7 The Bidder shall carry out an inspection and testing programme during
manufacture in his works and that of his sub vendors to ensure the mechanical
accuracy of components, compliance with drawings, conformity to functional and
performance requirements and the acceptability of all materials, parts and

equipments. Bidder shall carry out all tests/inspection required to establish that
items/equipments conform to requirements of the specification and the relevant
codes/standards specified , in addition to tests as per the approved Quality Plan.
7.0 TESTS
7.1 All the devices components being supplied shall be subjected to type test, routine
test as specified below. The Purchaser reserves the right to witness any or all
the tests for which at least 20 days advance notice shall be given by the Bidder.
Six copies of all test reports shall be submitted for approval by Purchaser before
despatch of the devices/components from works.
7.2 The Purchaser reserves the right to waive any of the Type tests in which case,
the test changes quoted shall be taken for adjustment purpose.
7.2.1 Type Test :
The following type tests shall be carried out on the equipment :
7.2.2 Dry heat withstand test, as per cl. no. 2.4.1 of IEC-65A, Part - 5
7.2.3 Variation of temperature immunity test, as per cl. No.2.4.5 of IEC-65A, Part-5.
7.2.4 Vibration immunity test, as per cl. no. 2.5.1 of IEC-65A, Part-5
7.2.5 Degree of protection, as per IS : 2147
7.2.6 Tests for internal and external wiring cable as per cl. no. 2.5.8 of IEC-65A, Part-
5.
7.2.7 Temperature Cycle Test :
All CPUs, I/Os, I/O adaptor modules, power supplly units shall be tested at
the specified ambient condition in a controlled thermal test chamber. The test
shall be carried out for 48 hours. The equipment is expected to function
satisfactorily throughout the test period and no electrical/mechanical damage/
deformation observed after the test.
During this test, cubicle doors shall be in the position same as they are supposed
to be in the field. Maximum temperature rise inside the cubicle shall not exceed
10o C above the testing temperature.
7.2.8 Dielectric test as per Clause No. 2.6.1 of IEC-65A, Part-5
7.2.9 Noise immunity test as per cl. no. 2.6.42.4 of IEC - 65A, Part-5
7.2.10 Incoming power supply voltage and frequencyvariation test as per cl.no. 2.7 of
IEC - 65 A , Part-5
7.2.11 Tests on verification of functional characteristics of I/Os as per Clause No. 2.8 of
IEC - 65A, Part - 5.
7.2.12 Task transition test as per Clause No. 2.1.2.3.1 of IEC - 65A, Part - 5. For each
task, the Bidder shall list out the user accessible conditions which shall be used
in the simulation of the task..

7.3 Routine Test :

The following Routine tests shall be carried out:
7.3.1 Proper functioning verification test and hardware integrity test as per cl. no.2.2 of
IEC- 65A, Part - 5. During functional test following shall be carried out :
a) Simulation of the system with relays, solenoid valves or equivalent loads
b) Print out of ladder diagram
c) Battery back up failure test
d) Timer/Counter functions checks
e) Measurement of resonse time
7.3.2 Dielectric strength test as per cl. no. 3.1 of IEC-65A, Part - 5.
7.4 Visual test:
7.4.1 a) Make and type of the different components as per manufacturer's literature
and drawings
b) Making as per cl. no. 2.5.9 of IEC - 65A
c) Finish
d) Terminal clearance of field wiring as per cl. no. 2.5.6 of IEC - 65 A Part - 5.
7.4.2 Tests on control panel
7.4.2.1The following tests/inspection shall be carriedout on the control panel
Factory Tests :
1) Compliance with approved drawings, data and specification
2) Visual check for workmanship
3) Wiring continuity and functional check
4) Calibration of instruments, relays and meters wherever required
5) HV test, insulation resistance measurement before and after HV test using
a 1000 V megger. Insulation resistance shall be not less than 25
megger.
6) Testing to observe compliance to a degree of protection shall be only as
under:
It shall not be possible to insert a thin sheet of paper under gaskets and
through enclosure joints.
7.4.3 Inspection/Testing at site :
1. IR test before and after HV test
2. HV test
3. Functional testintg

SPECIFICATION FOR INDUCTION MOTORS

CONTINUOUS RATING AND DUTY TYPE
VOLTAGES 415 V & 6.6 kV
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for three phase foot/flange mounted
continuous rating and duty type induction motors .
1.2 The motors shall comply with the latest version of IS 325 & IEC 34-1 except
where modified or extended by this specification and with the relevant parts of
standards mentioned in para 2.0
1.3 Any material and component not specifically stated in this specificatin but
necessary for trouble free operation of the motor and its accessories specified
herein shall be deemed to be included.

2.1 The other relevant standards applicable are as under :
IS: 900 Code of practice for installation and maintanance of induction
motors
IS: 8223 Dimensions and output ratings for foot mounted electrical machines
with frame number 355 to 1080
IS: 1231 Dimension of three phase foot mounted induction motors
IS: 2223 Dimension of flange mounted induction motors
IS: 210 Frames for rotating electrical machines
IS: 1271 Classification of insulating materials for electrical machinery and
apparetus in relation to their thermal stability in service
IS: 2253 Designation for type of construction and mounting arrangement for
electrical machines
IS: 3043 Code of practice for earthing
IS: 4029 Guide for testing three phase induction motors
IS: 1885 Electro technical vocabulary - Part XXXV rotating machines
IS: 4691 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical
machinery
IS: 4722 Rotating electrical machinery
IS: 6362 Designation of methods of cooling for rotatng electrical machinery
IS: 7816 Guide for testing insulatin resistance of rotating machinery
IS: 12065 Permissible limits of noise level for rotating electrical machines

IS: 12075 Mechanical vibrations of rotating electrical machines

IS: 2147 Degree of protection provided by industrial enclosures
IS: 4729 Measurement and evaluation of vibration of rotating electrical
machines
IS: 4889 Method of determination of efficiency of rotating electrical machines
IS: 8789 Values of performance characteristic for three phase induction
motors
IS: 12824 Type of duty and classes of rating for rotating electrical machines
IS: 1076 Preferred numbers
IS: 12802 Temperature rise measurement of rotating electrical machines
IS: 3003 Carbon Brushes for electrical machines
IS: 5 Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels
Equipment complying with other internatinally accepted standards shall also be
considered if they ensure performance and constructional feature or superior
standards listed above. In such a case the bidder shall clearly indicate the
standards adopted, furnish a copy in English of the latest revisions along with the
copies of all amendments and revisions in force as on opening of the bid and
clearly bring out salient features for comparison.
3.0 SITE CONDITION

3.1 Ambient Conditions
Ambient air temperature : (-) 50C to (+) 500C.
Location : Heavily polluted with coal dust
4.0 RULES
4.1 The design and operational features of the equipment offered shall comply with
the requirements of the latest version of the Indian Electricity Rules and the
National Electricity Code .
5.0 DESIGN
5.1 Electrical
a) The motor shall be continuous duty (S1) and rating type in accordance with
relevant code. The locked rotor torque and the break away torque as percentage
of full load torque and the locked rotor current as percentage of full load current

at rated voltage and the full load slip and power factor shall conform to the values
indicated in Annexure-I.
b) The temperature measured over the surface of the motor shall not exceed 700 C
over the ambient air for the class of insulation B and 800 C for class F in
accordance with relevant code.
c) The measurement of temperature shall be in accordance with relevant code.
d) The motor shall be designed to deliver rated output with the terminal voltage
differing from its rated value by not more than + 10%, frequency differing from its
rated value by not more than + 6% and any combination of these limited to 10%.
e) The cage motor shall be capable of withstanding the forces associated with the
maximum in rush current , the locked rotor torque and the pull out torque at the
highest system voltage and at the upper limit of supply frequency during starting.
f) The cage motors shall be capable of starting with load at a terminal voltage of
80% of the rated voltage.
g) The motor shall be suitable for two cold starts in succession under the normal
loading condition.
h) The motor shall withstand for 15 seconds without stalling or abrupt change in
speed under gradual increase of torque upto 1.6 times its rated value, the
voltage and frequency being maintained at their rated value.
i) The accelerating torque at any speed with the lowest starting voltages shall be at
least 10% of rated full load torque.
5.2 Mechanical
a) The method of cooling for LT/Ht motors shall be IC-0141 or IC-0151 depending
upon the system requirement.
b) The enclosures for motor shall be of IP44 design for indoor location and IP54
design for outdoor in accordance with relevant code.
c) The motor vibration shall confirm to the requirements in accordance with
relevant code.
d) The motor noise level shall confirm to the requirements in accordance with
relevant code.
6.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS
6.1 General
a) The motor and its components such as stator, rotor,end shield, terminal boxes
and the bearings shall be designed to be readily inter-changeable as integral
units for the same design and rating.
b) All non-metallic components used shall be resistant to flame propagation
c) All heavy parts of the motors shall be provided with necessary lifting
arrangements

6.2 Stator frames and shields

a) The stator frames and end shields shall be rugged and made of cast iron
conforming to relevant code. Cast Aluminium body is not acceptable. The stator
frame shall have deep ribbed construction machined to ensure concentricity and
correct alignment for reliability and ease of maintenance.
b) The frame holding the stator core and windings must be strong and rigid to
withstand short circuit force and unbalanced magnetic pull and minimise
vibrations.The cover holding the frame shall be bolted to it and strong enough to
hold the bearings in position.
6.3 Cooling arrangements
a) HT and LT motors shall be Totally Enclosed, Fan Cooled , (TEFC-0141) by a
light weight cast Aluminium fan of bi-directional design and very low inertia.
The fan shall be keyed to the shaft and protected by a cowl. The motors for
Plough Feeders shall be Flameproof type.
b) Where required, HT motors shall be Closed Air Circuit Air cooled , (CACA-0151)
with integral heat exchanger.
6.4 Enclosures
The enclosure shall be totally enclosed fan cooled with suitable means for
breathing and drainage. The drain hole diameter shall not exceed 6 mm.
6.5 Stator
a) The stator core shall be built up of low loss high permeability steel laminations
assembled under pressure and rigidly secured by end plates and key rings.
b) The winding shall be two layer type consisting of synthetic enamelled copper
conductors in Semi closed slots.
c) Insulation shall be class-B for 415V motors and class -F for HT motors.
d) All winding insulations shall be non-hygroscopic and resistant to flame
propagation. All insulations shall be impregnated and suitably processed to
effectively seal them to prevent deterioration from adverse environmental
conditions at site.
e) Stator windings shall be tight fit in their slots.
f) All winding overhangs and leads shall be adequately supported braced and
blocked.
6.6 Rotor
a) The rotor core shall be of similar construction to that of the stator
b) The cage bars for cage motors shall be of copper.
c) Copper bars extending beyond the core shall be brazed to copper end rings.
d) The complete rotor shall be dynamically balanced with the fan on the shaft for

TEFC motors and with integral heat exchangers for CACA motors ensuring
vibration free smooth running.
e) The cage bars and all joints shall ensure safety against fatigue failure against
thermal and mechanical stresses during starting and abnormal conditions
including faults.
f) Rotor windings shall be tight fit in their slots
g) Rotor winding overhangs and leads shall be adequately supported braced and
blocked
h) Brush gears, commutators and slip rings for slip ring motors shall be suitable for
operation without injurious sparking and for runs for at least three months without
the need for adjustment or replacements of brushes. Brushes shall be of
electrographic or metal graphite type. Commutator shall be industrial type.
Adequate precaution shall be taken to protect the windings, commutators, slip
rings and brush gears against deposits of entrained carbon dust. Brush holders
shall be of brass/bronze materials and located securely to accurately position the
brushes on commutators. Means for adjusting brush pressure to prevent passage
of current through pressure device shall be provided.
6.7 Shaft
a) The shaft shall be manufactured from high grade steel, preferably C-40. The
sustained deflection of the shaft shall well below 10% of the air gap.
6.8 Bearings
a) The bearings shall be ball / roller type for 415 V motors and roller / pedestal type
for HT motors.
b) The bearings shall be designed to prevent ingress of dust and water and shall be
sealed against leakage of lubricant along the shaft. The bearings shall be self
lubricated.
c) The bearings shall be in accordance with the relevant codes.
d) 415 V motors shall be grease lubricated. 6.6 kV motors shall be oil lubricated.
e) The housing for the bearings shall be correctly packed with Lithium based grease
at the time of assembly. Construction shall be such that the bearings can be
dismantled without risk of damage.
6.9 Terminal box
a) Terminal boxes integral with the stator frame shall be provided with terminals for
stator leads. Additional terminal box shall be provided for slip ring motors.
b) The terminal boxes and termination arrangement shall be designed for easy
connection and replacement of cables. Leads from terminals to the windings shall
be adequately sized and braced to withstand the heating and forces produced by
maximum fault current.
c) Terminals shall be suitable for receiving Aluminium conductor PVC/XLPE
insulated cables.

d) Clearance between the lugs/bars/live parts of different phases and between

lugs/bars/live parts and earth shall be as indicated in Annexure-1. The terminal
boxes shall be capable of withstanding a system fault level as indicated in
Annexure-I. Terminal boxes shall be suitable for top entry of cables .
6.10 Earthing terminals
Two independent earthing terminals shall be provided in accordance with I.E
Rules on diagonnally opposite corners of the motor for bolted connection.
6.11 Rating plate
The rating plate shall indicate the parameters as indicated in the para 8.0
6.12 Paint & finish
All fasteners used in the construction of the equipment shall be either of
corrosion resistant material or heavy cadmium plated. Current carrying fasteners
shall be of stainless steel.
6.13 Mounting
The mountings shall be as under:
The motors for crushers, pumps, compressors, fans, and blowers shall have the
mounting B3 and the motors for conveyors, reciprocating feeders and screens
shall have the mounting B5 in accordance with DIN 42950 or as specified
elsewhere in this tender..
6.14 Auxiliary devices
The motor shall be suitable for the auxiliary devices mentioned below :
Type of load Auxiliary devices on the shaft
Compressor and fans Pullies
Conveyors, feeders Gears/Fluid coupling
and Screens
HT motors Neutral current transformer 1 no., Embedded
Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) 6 nos for
windings with additional 2 nos for bearings of motor
above 200 KW and Heater 230 V 1 no.
7.0 Performance
The values of minimum full load speed , maximum full load current , minimum
pull out torque and minimum locked motor torque as percentage of full load
torque at rated voltage and frequency for duty type S1 shall be in accordance
with relevant code .

8.0 Rating Plate

8.1 A rating plate stating the following information shall be supplied with each motor :
a) Reference standard
b) Name of manufacturer
c) Manufacturer's number and frame reference
d) Type of duty
e) Class of insulation
f) Frequency in Hz
g) Number of phases
h) Rated output in kW
i) Rated voltage and winding connections
j) Current, approximate in amperes at rated output
k) Speeds in revolutions per minute, at rated output
l) Rotor (Secondary) voltage and winding connections
m) Rotor (Secondary) current in amperes at rated output
n) Ambient temperature
o) Enclosure Type
9.0 Tests
The bidder shall submit certificates for the Type and Routine tests carried out at
manufacturer’s works.
9.1 Type Tests
These shall be carried out on a motor identical in essential details with the one
for which this specification is drawn. The following shall constitute the type tests.
a) Measurement of stator resistance and rotor resistance in case of slip ring motors.
b) No Load running of motor and reading of current in the three phases and voltage.
c) Open circuit voltage ratio in case of slip ring motors.
d) Reduced voltage running up test at no load to check the ability of the motor to
run up to full speed on no load in each direction of rotation with 60% of the rated
line voltage applied to the stator terminals in case of squirrel cage motors.
e) Locked rotor readings of voltage, current and power input at a suitable reduced
voltage.
f) Full load reading of voltage, current, power input and slip.
g) Temperature rise test.
h) Momentary overload test.

i) Insulation resistance test.

j) High voltage test.
9.2 Routine tests
These shall be carried out on a motor for which this specification is drawn. The
following shall constitute the routine tests.
a) Insulation resistance test
b) High Voltage test
c) No load running of motor and reading of current in the three phases and voltage
d) Locked rotor readings of voltage, current and power input at a suitable reduced
voltage
e) Reduced voltage running up test at no load to check the ability of the motor to run
up to full speed on no load in each direction of rotation with 60% of the rated line
voltage applied to the stator terminals (for squirrel cage motors only) and
f) Open -circuit voltage ratio (for slip-ring motors only).
10.0 MULTIPOINT DIGITAL TEMPERATURE SCANNER

10.1 The digital temperature scanner of required number of channels for monitoring
bearing and winding temperature of 6.6 kV motors shall be provided in respective
control consoles. For each motor eight points are to be monitored, 2 for bearing
and six for winding. For all the points RTD probes shall be provided in the
bearings and the windings of the motors.
For accurate processing of the information the scanner shall be provided with
software diagonestic monitor, to monitor the validity of the instructions and give
error message in the event of wrong programme entries. A key switch locks out
all the programmable functions for scrutiny. The scanners shall also have battery
back up to ensure that the programme is not lost in case of power failure and the
provision of the same shall be in the scope of this tender.
10.2 Specific Features
The scanners shall have two alarm levels per channel which shall be asigned as
“High” and “Extra High”. When the motor (bearing or winding) achieves high
temperature the audio-visual alarm shall be switched on at respective control
console, but if the temperature rises further and reaches extra high level, the
motor shall trip automatically with an audio-visual signal, thereby stopping all the
equipment/drives which are ahead in sequence. The scanner shall also have the
facility of monitoring any channel without stopping the scanning and automatic
increment of channel display at every 4 seconds for manual data logging.
The tenderer shall bring out the salient features of the scanner to be offered
explaining its working. The bidder shall also enclose manufacturer’s
catalogue/technical leaflets in support.
Technical Specification has been given in Annexure I.

ANNEXURE-I
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
1 Reference standard : IS : 325
2 Service conditions
a) Ambient Air Temperature : Maximum 500C
a) Altitude : Maximum upto 1000M above
MSL
b) Location : Heavily polluted with coal dust
medium
3 Rated voltage (with percent variation) : 415V/6600 V + 10%
4 Frequency( with percent varitation) : 50 Hz (+ 6 % )
5 Class of duty : Continuous (S1)
6 Type of rating : Continuous
7 Class of insulation : Class B for 415 V & Class F for
6600 V motors
8 Temperature rise allowed over the : 700C over ambient for class B &
ambient air 800C for class F
9 Type of enclosure of motor : TEFC
10 Degree of protection for enclosure of : IP 44 for indoor & IP 54 for
motor outdoor motors, Flameproof for
motors of Plough Feeders
11 Degree of protection for terminal box : IP 54
12 Method of cooling : IC 0141/ IC 0151
13 Lubrication of bearings : Lithium grease for roller and
thrust bearings, oil for pedestal
bearings
14 Mounting : Horizontal foot (B3)/Flange or
Face (B5)/As per requirement
15 Type of rotor : Squirrel cage/Slip ring
16 No. of poles : 4/6/8/10
17 Maximum value of slip : 5 Percent
18 Mechanical output in kW : 5.5/7.5/11/15/18.5/22/30/37/45/5
5/79/100/110/120/150/175/200/2
25/250/300/330/330/350/375/420
/450/525/600/750/900/1200/1600
19 No. of phases : Three
20 Minimum power factor at full load : 0.85 for motors upto 18.5 kW,
0.90 for motors above 18.5 kW
21 Minimum efficiency at full load : 90% for mootrs above 18.5 kW
22 Maximum value of locked rotor current : 650% for motors above 18.5 kW
as percentage of full load current
23 Minimum value of locked rotor torque as : 185% for motors above 18.5 kW
percentage of full load torque
24 Minimum value of pull out torque as : 200% for motors above 18.5 kW
percentage of full load torque

25 Clearance between phases at : 10 mm for 415 V motors

terminal box 70 mm for 6600 V motors
26 Clearance between phases to earth at : 10 mm for 415 V motors
terminal box 70 mm for 6600 V motors
27 Switching Impulse Withstand level for : 19 kV for 6600V
1.2/50 microsec
28 Fault withstand level for terminal box : 31 MVA for 415V motors & 250
MVA for 6.6 kV motors
29 Particular of test requirements
a) Certificate for Type tests issued by a : Required
test house of repute conducted on one
motor of a lot having specification
identical to this . The certificate shall be
in the format of Annexure-A (enclosed).
b) Certificate for Routine tests issued by a : Required
test house of repute conducted on each
motor having specification identical to
this. The certificate shall be in the format
of Annexure-A (enclosed) .The
certificate shall bear the serial number
of the motor identical to that appearing
on the rating plate .
30 Multipoint Digital Temperature Scanner
a) No. of channels : As required
b) Temperature range : Suitable for motor application
c) Scanning speed : 15 Channels/Sec.
d) Display : Bright Red LED Display
e) Dimension : Suitable for installation on control
console
f) Power supply : 110 V AC + 10%, 50 Hz + 3%

SPECIFICATION FOR CAPACITOR BANKS

(Refer Drawing Nos. HQ:E&M:100571 & 100573)
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for 6.6 kV and 415 V shunt capacitor
banks suitable for indoor installation.
1.2 The capacitor banks shall comply with the latest version of IS : 2834 and IEC-
831-1 & 831-2 except where modified or extended by the provision of this
specification and with the relevant parts of standards mentioned in clause 2.0.
1.3 Any material and component not specifically stated in this specification but
necessary for trouble free operation of the equipment and accessories specified
herein shall be deemed to be included. Nothing in this specification shall be
construed as to relieve the supplier of the responsibility for correctness of the
design and construction of the equipment.
The other relevant Indian Standards are as under :
IS : 12672 Internal fuses and internal over pressure disconnectors for shunt
capacitors
IS : 9046 A.C. contactors of voltages above 1000 V upto and including 11000V
IS : 13118 General requirements for circuit breakers for voltages above 1000 V
IS : 9920 Switches and switch isolators for voltages aqbove 1000 V
IS : 13947 L.V. switch gear and control gear (Part 4 section 1- contactors)
IS : 13947 L.V. switch gear and control gear (Part 3 - switches)
IS : 13947 L.V. switch gear and control gear (Part 2 - circuit breakers)
IS : 9402 High voltage fuses for the external protection of shunt capacitors
IS : 13703 L.V. Fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000V A.C.
IS : 7098 Cross linked polyethylene insulated PVCsheathed cables upto and
including 33 kV
IS : 3043 Code of practice for earthing
In case of conflict between this specification and and those (IS codes, standards
etc) referred to herein, the former shall prevail.
The equipment covered under this specification shall comply with all the latest
applicable statutory rules, regulations, acts and safety codes which may be in
force during the period of supply/execution and which are related with design,
construction and operation of equipment in the locality where the equipment is to
be installed.
Equipment complying with other internationally accepted standards such as BS,
VDE and ANSI are also acceptable if they ensure performance and
constructional feature equivalent or superior to standards listed before.In such a
case the bidder shall clearly indicate the standard adopted, furnish a copy in
english of the latest version along with copies of all official ammendments


Operating condition
(a) Nominal system voltage 415 V / 6600 V ( + 10 %)
(b) Supply frequency 50 Hz (-5 to +3 %)
(c) Earthing Effectively earthed
(d) Highest fault level 31 MVA / 250 MVA
Location
(a) Maximum ambient temperature - Mean over 0ne year 35 deg Celsius
(b) Maximum ambient temperature - Mean over 24 hours 45 deg Celsius
(c) Maximum ambient temperature - Mean over 1 hour 50 deg Celsius
(d) Maximum relative humidity - Mean over 1 hour 100 %
(e) Pollution - Heavily polluted with coal dust
4.0 DESIGN
The capacitor units shall be designed for the following :
(a) Watt losses between 0.2 to 0.5 kW per kVAR
(b) Temperature withstand category of 550 C
(c) Output (kVAR) tollerance not exceeding 10 %
(d) Capacitor - fuse co-ordination to reduce risk of tank rupture
(e) Use of bio degradable eco friendly dielectric compound
(f) Switching life not less than 60,000 operations
5.0 CONSTRUCTION
5.1 The basic units shall be made of dielectric compound polypropylene film
impregnated with non-PCB bio-degradable liquid. Foil shall be preffered over
paper for better heat dissipation and lower operating temperature.
5.2 The electrodes shall be metal alloy special vacuum deposited with reinforced
edges to sustain the faults.
5.3 The basic units shall be insulated for power frequency withstand voltages.
5.4 The basic units shall be provided with protection against sustained overload,
earth fault and voltage / current unbalance .
5.5 Each unit shall be provided with self healing type pressure sensitive detector for
sensing excessive internal pressure.
5.6 Each unit shall be provided with pressure activated tripper switch for tripping.
5.7 Each bank shall be provided with discharge resistors.

5.8 Each unit shall be supplied in a M.S. container with enamel paint finish.
5.9 The bank shall be supplied with peripherals indicated in the annexure.
5.9.1 Each unit shall be designed for withstanding inrush current as indicated in the
annexure
5.10 The capacitor banks shall be complete with automatic power factor correction
relay.
5.12 The unit shall be hermetically sealed and mounted on steel racks which are built
up into stacks of desired rating.
5.11 Each element of capacitor unit shall have its own built in special fuse. In case of
fault in an element, the over voltage on the remaining elements shall not exceed
10%. Internal discharge resistance shall be provided to limit the residual voltage
to less than 50 volt as per relevant standard.
5.12 The capacitor banks shall be designed to withstand electro-dynamic and thermal
stresses caused by transient over currents during switching.
5.13 To eliminate unduly frequent switching when peak load of short duration occur, a
time relay shall be incorporation.
5.14 To eliminate unduly frequent switching when peak load of short duration occur, a
time relay shall be provided.
5.16 Zero voltage relay shall be provided to reset the control devices to their neutral
position, so that on restoration of supply after any supply interruption, the
capacitor stages are switched on again without any undesirable current and
voltage peak.
6.0 PERFORMANCE
6.1 The unit shall deliver rated output within the limits of watt losses indicated in
clause 4.0 without over heating within the limits of ambient temperature indicated
in clause 3.0
6.2 The Capacitor Banks shall be grouped in different kVAR rating, which shall be
switched ON/OFF as required according to load connected. For this purpose
capacitor kVAR shall be subdivided into a number of regulating stages. The
regulating stages shall be switched ON/OFF by means of suitable relay to ensure
the system power factor to 0.98 lagging. To eliminate unduly frequent switching
when peak load of short duration occur a time delay relay shall be incorporated
for stage to stage switching. In case of supply interruption a NO volt relay shall
set the control devices to their neutral position. The tenderer shall also provide
necessary reactive power relay, No volt relay, control devices and switching
devices mounted separately in a dust tight vermin proof sheet metal enclosed
cubicle suitable for floor mounting. This cubicle shall also be provided with other
devices, such as, current and voltage transformer, protective relays, voltmeter,
ammeter with selector switch, auxiliary relay etc., which are essential for
automatic switching of capacitor banks.

All internal wiring for control sensing instruments, relays etc. shall be done with
650V grade, PVC insulated copper conductor of size not less than 2.5 mm2. The
capacitor bank shall be rated for continuous operation and shall be suitable for
indoor installation.
The Bidder shall indicate the level of improved power factor in the offer.
7.0 TESTS AND TEST REPORTS
7.1 The bidder shall submit report of type tests in accordance with the relevant code
conducted on a piece of equipment having specification identical to the one
included in this document.
7.2 The successful bidder shall submit report of routine tests in accordance with the
relevant code conducted on each piece of equipment for which this specification
is drawn.
8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME
8.1 All materials, components and equipments covered under this specification shall
be procured, manufactured, erected, commissioned and tested as per a
comprehensive quality assurance programme to be approved by the purchasr.
The quality assurance plan furnished by the succesful bidder shall include copies
of the reference documents, plant standards, acceptance norms and test &
inspection procedure to be adopted.In the quality assurance plan the purchaser
shall identify Customer Hold Points (CHP) which shall be carried out in presence
of purchaser’s representative and beyond which the work shall not proceed
without the written consent of the purchaser.
8.2 The purchaser reserves the right to witness any or all of the tests identified in the
Customer Hold Points and verify the documents also mentioned in the Customer
Hold Points.
8.3 The subvenders proposed by the succesful bidders, if any,for procuremant of
major bought out items including finished ,semi finished,assembled and raw
materials shall be subject to purchaser’s approval.
8.4 The succesful bidder shall carry out the tests and inspections as per QAP
aforesaid at his works to check the accuracy of components,compliance with
drawings,conformance to functional and performance requirements,identify and
accept all materials and components.The tests shall establish that the equipment
offered confirms to the requirements of this specification and relevant codes
/standards also included in this specification.
8.5 Approval of the test results conducted as per QAP will not however predujice the
right of the purchaser to reject the equipment if it does not comply with the
requirements of this specification and does not give complete satisfaction and will
not limit the liabilities and responsibilities of the succesful bidder in ensuring the
complete confirmance of the equipment supplied to this specification and
relevant codes/standards also included in this specification.

ANNEXURE – I
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. Applicable Standard : IS : 2834 IS : 2834

2. System : 6600 volts, 3 phase 50 Hz 415 V, 3 phase 50 Hz solid
solid earthed system earthed system
3. Location : Sub-station IV – 2 Nos. Sub-station IV – 2 Nos.
Sub-station VI – 2 Nos. Sub-station VI – 2 Nos.
4. No. of phases : Three Three
5. Connection : Star/Delta Star/Delta
6. Output kVAR : As required As required
7. Insulation level : 22 kV for One minute 3 kV for One minute
8. Overload : 1.3 times rated current 1.3 times rated current
continuously continuously
9. Losses : Less or equal to 0.5 W/ Less or equal to 0.5 W/
kVAR kVAR
10. Output tolerance : 10 % (Max) 10 % (Max)
11. Inrush Current : Not exceeding 100 times Not exceeding 100 times
rated current rated current
12. Peripherals to be : Discharge resistors, HRC Discharge resistors, HRC
supplied Fuse, Racks, Isolators Fuse, Racks, Isolators
13. Accessories : Control Panel with Control Panel with
Automatic P.F. Correction Automatic P.F. Correction
relay relay
14. Discharge device : Discharge Resistor Discharge Resistor
15. Container : MS Sheet at least 3 mm MS Sheet at least 3 mm
thick thick

SPECIFICATION FOR EARTHING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for earthing system.

1.2 Earthing system shall be in strict accordance with IS : 3043 and Indian Electricity
Rules/Acts.
1.3 Any material, component or accessory not specifically stated in this specification
but necessary for trouble free operation shall be deemed to be included.
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1 The earthing system shall consist of earth pits and earthing conductors located
in & around the sub-station buildings and CHP.
2.2 Independent pits shall be provided for earthing of transformer neutrals and down
conductors of lightning masts. Inter connected pits shall be provided for frame
earthing of all equipments and cable trays/ladders, metallic conduits, steel tubular
poles, trusses & structures over which cables run.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION
The primary requirements of the earthing system are as follows :

3.1 Neutral of a transformer shall be effectively connected to an independent earth
pit by copper flat 65 x 8 mm.
3.2 Down conductor of a lightning mast shall be effectively connected to an
independant earth pit by GS flat 65 x 8 mm
3.3 Frame work of equipment shall be effectively connected to nearest pit by two
seperate GS flats or a combination of GS flats & wires of the sizes mentioned
below:
Equipment Earth conductor Earth conductor above

buried in earth ground level & in built
up trenches
a) Main earth grid 40 mm dia MS Rod 65 x 8 mm GS flat
b) All H.T. Eqipments Not applicable 65 x 8 mm GS flat
c) 415 V/230 V Switch Not applicable 50 x 6 mm GS flat
boards

Equipment Earth conductor Earth conductor above

buried in earth ground level & in built
up trenches
d) LT motors above 125 kW Not applicable 50 x 6 mm GS flat
31 kW to 125 kW Not applicable 25 x 6 mm GS flat
1 kW to 30 kW Not applicable 25x6 mm GS flat
Fractional Horse Power Not applicable 8 SWG GS wire
e)Columns, structures, Not applicable 50 x 6 mm GS flat
cable trays, busduct
enclosures, steel tubular
poles & Towers
f) Crane gantries and other Not applicable 25 x 6 m GS flat
non-current carrying
metal parts
3.4 Each earth pit shall have MS pipe electrode not smaller than 38 mm. The burried
length of the electrode shall not be less than 2.5 meters. Each electrode shall be
burried vertically in an earth pit of minimum 300 mm x 300 mm area and 3
meters depth in alternate layers of charcoal and salt.
3.5 All conductors for earthing shall be made of Galvanised Steel (GS) on surface
and of Mild Steel (MS) when planted below soil.
3.6 The joints of the conductors shall be preferably welded. For rust protection the
welds shall be treated with Barium Chromate. Welded surfaces shall be painted
with Lead primer and Aluminium paint followed by coats of Bitumen paints.
3.7 The grids inter connecting the pits shall have an area not less than 300 Sq mm
and be buried at a depth not exceeding 600 mm below the soil. Back filling
material to be placed over buried conductors shall be free from stones and
harmful mixtures. Back filling shall be placed in layers of 150 mm. Earthing
conductors embedded in the concrete floor of the building shall have
approximately 50 mm concrete cover.
3.8.1 Each pit shall be provided with a cast iron top cover for inspection &
identification.
3.9 The earth conductors shall be free from pitting laminations, rust, scale and other
electrical, mechanical defects.
3.10 The Bidder shall design and install the grounding system in the entire CHP
Complex including sub-station buildings. Excavation in rock / soil or both and
back good earth filling required for the construction shall be in the scope of the
bidder.
3.11 Metallic frame of all electrical equipment shall be earthed by two separate and
distinct connections to earthing system each of 100% capacity. Crane rails, metal
pipes and conduits shall be effectively earthed at two points. Steel RCC columns,

metallic stairs, hand rails etc. of the sub-station building housing electrical
equipment shall be connected to the nearby earthing grid conductor by one
earthing ensured by bonding the different sections of hand rails and metallic
stairs. Metallic sheaths, screens, armour of all cables shall be earthed at both
ends.
3.12 Each continuous laid out lengths of cable tray shall be earthed at minimum two
places by GS flats to the earthing system, the distance between earthing points
shall not exceed 30 metre. Different sections of cable trays shall be connected by
low resistance connecting links.
3.13 The neutral of transformer shall be connected to neutral of LT switchgear.
3.14 Neutral connections and metallic conduits/pipes shall not be used for the
equipment earthing. Lightning protection system down conductors shall not be
connected to other earthing conductors above the ground level.
3.15 Connections between earth leads and equipment shall normally be of bolted
type. Contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned before connections.
Equipment bolted connections after being tested and checked shall be painted
with anti corrosive paint/compound.
3.16 Resistance of the joint shall not be more than the resistance of the equivalent
length of conductor.
3.17 A minimum earth coverage of 300 mm shall be provided between earth
conductor and the bottom of trench/foundation/underground pipes at crossing.
Earthing conductors crossing the road can be installed in hume pipes. Wherever
earthing conductor crosses on runs at less than 300 mm distance along metallic
structures such as air, water, pipe lines, steel reinforcement in concrete, it shall
be bonded to the same.
3.18 Earthing conductors along their run on columns, walls, etc. shall be supported by
suitable welding/cleating at interval of 1000 mm and 750 mm respectively.
3.19 On completion of installation, continuity of earth conductors and efficiency of all
bonds and joints shall be checked. Earth resistance at earth termination shall be
measured in presence of Purchaser's representatives. Any equipment required
for testing shall be furnished by Bidder.
3.20 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

Lightning protection system shall be in strict accordance with IS:2309.
3.20.1 Lightning masts shall be provided on any structure having height 15 metre or
more. The height of the masts above its fixing point on the structure shall be 2
metre. The spacing between two adjacent masts shall not be less than 20 metre.
3.20.2 Lightning conductor shall be of 25 x 6 mm GS strip when used above ground
level. It shall be connected through test link with earth electrode/earthing system.
3.20.3 The Bidder shall furnish the details including typical arrangement drawings for the
lightning protection system offered.

3.20.4 a) Down conductors shall be as short and straight as practicable and shall follow a
direct path to earth. Down conductor shall not be connected to other earthing
conductors above ground level. The size of down conductor of each mast shall
not be lower than 65 x 8 mm. Each down conductor shall be effectively
connected to independent earthing pit .
b) Each down conductor shall be provided with a test link at 1000 mm above ground
level for testing but it shall be in accessible to interference. No connections other
than the one direct to an earth electrode shall be made below a test point.
c) All joints in the down conductors shall be of welded type.
d) Down conductors shall be cleated on outer side of building wall, at 750 mm
interval or welded to outside building columns at 1000 mm interval.
e) Lightning conductor on roof shall not be directly cleated on surface. Supporting
blocks of PCC/insulating material shall be used for conductor fixing.
3.20.5 a) All metallic structures within a vicinity of two meters of the conductors shall be
bonded to conductors of lighting protection system.
b) The lightning protection system shall not be through cables, conduits and metal
enclosures of electrical equipment.
c) Lightning conductors shall not pass through or run inside GI Conduits.
d) Testing link shall be made of galvanised steel of size 25 x 6 mm.

SPECIFICATION FOR CENTRALISED WELDING SYSTEM
1.0 General
Four nos. of centralised welding circuits have been envisaged for Nigahi CHP
Phase-II.
One circuit from Receiving Pit 1 to Transfer House TH-6. The second from
Receiving Pit 2 to Transfer House TH-12, the third circuit from Transfer House
TH-6 to TH-7 and the fourth from TH-7 to proposed overhead silo through TH-8,
9 and proposed Ground Bunker. One number of motor generator set and two
nos. transformer welding sets have been envisaged for each circuit, which shall
be located as follows :
i) Near Receiving Pit 1 for circuit no. 1.
ii) Near Receiving Pit 2 for circuit no. 2.
iii) In between Tranfer House TH-6 and TH-7 for circuit no. 3.
iv) In between Ground Bunker and proposed overhead silo
From these welding sets the respective welding circuit shall be fed in such a way
that, the power for welding shall be available immediately after inserting the plug
to the socket outlet with 50 metres length of extra welding cable. The Welding
system shall be provided along the conveyor length and on each floor of crushing
complex, transfer houses, reclaim tunnel etc. The Bidder shall give the quantity,
location and specification of the socket cum switch in the offer. The location of
socket shall be such as to facilitate welding at any point in the CHP complex.
The welding circuit shall have suitable metallic socket connection at suitable
intervals to cover the complete area for which it is to be provided. While
designing the welding circuits necessary consideration shall be taken to avoid
voltage drop.
Each centralised welding system shall comprise of 3 nos. welding machines, 1
core PVC cable of suitable size in form of ring main for power and 75 mm x 6 mm
MS Flat in form of earth bus around the area for which it is installed. Each ring
main shall have adequate nos. of 1 pole, 300Amps socket outlet for direct
connection of welding cable through plugs. Earthing connection of welding
machine shall be connected to the earth ring main through insulated cable to
avoid flow of welding current through structures, foundation bolts etc. Size of
earth bus is tentative and subject to change during detail design stage.
2.0 Motor Generator Set

The Motor Generator set shall have squirrel cage induction motor. The control
panels with dial shall be fixed on the top of the MG set. Complete welding set
shall be mounted on a four wheel trolly with spring loaded handle for easy
transportation. The motor shall be wound for 415 V + 10%, 3 phase, 50 Hz AC

supply system. The motor shall be provided with overload, single phasing, no-
voltage and under voltage protection.
The generator shall have completely laminated magnetic circuit. It shall have
static excitation by means of bridge rectifier mounted on the control box.
Provision shall be made for smooth and stepless adjustment of the welding
current by means of current controlling rheostat.
The MG Set shall have welding current range of 80-500 Amps and it shall be
complete with Star Delta Starter and conform to BS 638 and IS:2635. However
the exact values of the currents shall be quoted by the bidder along with the
offer. The Bidder shall enclose the list of equipment and accessories in the offer.
3.0 Transformer welding set

Oil cooled twin operator, copper wound arc welding transformers have been
envisaged for welding system of the CHP complex. The transformers shall be
suitable for 415 V + 10%, 3 phase, 50 Hz AC supply system. The transformer
shall be designed for output of approximate 80 Amps to 450 Amps at 80 volt
open circuit and 180 Amps to 350 Amps at 100 volt open circuit covering an
electrode range from 2.5 mm to 8 mm. However, the exact values of the range
should be quoted by the Bidder in the offer. The welding set shall be provided
with a current selector plate and a cable reel for winding up the welding cable
when not in use. Provision shall be made for easy lifting of the welding sets.
4.0 The welding sets shall be complete with accessories like electrode and ground
cables, electrode holder, earthing clamps, leather hand gloves and face shield
with lens. The welding sets shall be located in welding transformer rooms of 2 x
3x 3 m each.

SPECIFICATION FOR LOCAL PUSH BUTTON STATION
The Local Push Button Stations (LPBS) shall be metal enclosed, suitable for
outdoor/indoor mounting on wall or steel structures. The enclosure shall be die-
cast aluminium or cold rolled sheet steel of atleast 1.6 mm thickness. The
enclosure shall be provided with a hinged guard at the front, covering full length,
to avoid inadvertant operation of pull chord switches/push buttons. LPBS shall be
painted to shade no. 692 of IS:5 in accordance with relevant code. The LPBS
shall be dust and vermin proof and shall have a degree of protection of IP-53 as
per relevant code.
The LPBS shall be suitable for both top and bottom cable entry (either of which
may be used depending on cabling convenience) and shall be provided with
removable undrilled gland plates or knockouts. Adequate space shall be
available inside the LPBS enclosure for terminating external cables directly on
pull cord/push button terminals. Overall size of LPBS shall be subject to
Purchaser’s approval.
The Local Push Button Stations shall be of the following types :
Type A comprising of latched type EMERGENCY STOP push button with

one NO and one NC contact.
Type B comprising of latched type EMERGENCY STOP pull cord switch

and a self reset START push button with one NO and one NC
contact.
Type C same as Type B except that each push button shall have two NO
and two NC contacts.
Type D comprising a self reset “Trial Run” and a self reset “Trial Stop” push
button each with one NO and one NC contact. Alternatively, the
LCS may be provided with a “LOCAL” & “REMOTE” selector
switch.

SPECIFICATION FOR LOCAL MOTOR STARTER
The Local Motor Starters shall be provided for manual switching of 415 V, 3
phase, squirrel cage motors
The starters shall be metal enclosed, suitable for outdoor/indoor mounting on
wall or steel structures. The enclosure shall be die-cast aluminium or cold rolled
sheet steel of atleast 1.6 mm thickness. The enclosure shall be provided with a
hinged guard at the front, covering full length, to avoid inadvertant operation of
push buttons. The starters shall be painted to shade no. 692 of IS:5 in
accordance with relevant code and shall be dust and vermin proof and shall have
a degree of protection of IP-52 ar per relevant code.
The Starters shall be suitable for both top and bottom cable entry (either of which
may be used depending on cabling convenience) and shall be provided with
removable undrilled gland plates or knockouts. Adequate space shall be
available inside the starter enclosure for terminating external cables directly on
push button terminals. Overall size of Starters shall be subject to Purchaser’s
approval.
Each Starter shall comprise of : :

i) A 3-pole contactor, mechanically latched type
ii) Start Push Button, coloured GREEN
iii) Stop Push Button, coloured RED
iv) Ambient temperature compensated thermal overload relay with single
phasing protection. The continuously variable relay setting range shall be
suitable for the motor rating.
The start push button when pressed, shall preferably remain in depressed
position and shall be released along the contactor when the stop push button is
pressed or when thermal overload relay operates. Local starters shall be suitable
for loop-in and loop-out of incoming cable and for one outgoing cable to a motor.

SPECIFICATION FOR MAIN LIGHTING DISTRIBUTION BOARDs (M.L.D.B.)
1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers requirements for 415V MLDBs, metal enclosed, dust
and vermin proof to be installed in substations, conforming to the latest revision
of IS:8623-1993 except where modified or extended by the provision of this
specification.

The other relevant Indian standards are as under :
IS : 3043 : Code of practices for earthing.
IS : 4237 : General requirements for switchgear and controlgears for voltages
not exceeding 1000V AC.
IS : 12021 : Specification of Control transformers for switchgear and control
gears for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC
IS : 722 : A.C electricity meters.
IS : 1248 : Direct acting indicating analogue elect measuring instruments
IS : 2551 : Danger Notice Plates
IS : 5082 : Wrought Aluminium Alloys for electrical purpose
IS : 6005 : Code of practice of phosphating iron and steel
IS : 3202 : Code of practice for climate proofing of electrical equipment
IS : 2147 : Degree of protection provided by industrial enclosures
IS : 5 : Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels.
Where Indian standards are not available International standards like British
standards, ISO, DIN, JIS or Other standards which ensures performance
equivalent or superior to Indian standard shall be followed.
force during the period of execution and which are related with design,
construction and operation of equipment in the locality where the equipment is to
be installed.
Nothing in this specification shall be construed as to relieve the supplier of the
responsibility for correctness of the design and construction of the equipment.
All the standards being followed shall be listed out in the bid. Where any foreign
standard is being followed, the copy of the same shall be provided with the bid.
Wherever service conditions and requirements laid down in this specification
differ from applicable standards, the conditions specified herein shall prevail.

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

Ambient air temperature : 50C to 500C.
Altitude : Maximum up to 1000 M above MSL.
Pollution degree : Degree 4 as per IS : 13947 (Part I)
(i.e. the pollution generates persistent conductivity
4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

The boards shall operate on a 415V (-15% to 10%), 3 phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz (-5%
to 3%) power supply. Fault withstand capacity shall not be less than P1 category
(50 kA) for one second, 105 kA peak.
The boards shall have power frequency withstand voltage of 2500V. All similar
components shall be interchangeable and shall be of same type and rating for
maintenance and low spare inventory.
5.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

5.1 The boards shall be made of two modular standard vertical sections, extendible
on either side. Each vertical section shall be made of sheet steel enclosures on
steel frames. The thickness of steel sheets shall be 2 mm for load bearing
sections and 1.6 mm for non-load bearing sections.
5.2 The vertical sections shall be single front type and of two tier formation.
5.3 Degree of protection of the enclosure shall be IP 43 with coats of paints
conforming to IS : 5.
5.4 The bus bars shall be TPN, Aluminium and of adequate current rating for
horizontal and vertical bus. The bus bars shall be mounted on non hygroscopic,
anti tracking, flame retardant, self extinguishing insulators. The bus bars shall be
PVC insulated (sleeved).
5.5 The cable termination for cable sizes within 70 mm2 shall be inside each vertical
section. For sizes above 70 mm2, the termination shall be in a cable chamber
extended type. All the cable entries shall be from bottom.
5.6 The earth bus bar shall be of minimum 90 mm2 Aluminium.
5.7 Three MLDBs, one each for Substation IV, V and VI have been envisaged. The
existing MLDB in Substation III has also to be strengthened to take care of the
load in proposed silo zone.
The specification for MCCB, MCB, Switchfuse units etc. are given in subsequent
clauses in this specification.

5.8 The boards shall have a mechanical safety door interlock device to prevent
opening of the door if the switches are ON. Similarly, it shall be ensured that the
switch cannot be switched ON unless the door is closed. There shall also be
padlocking arrangement for the door to prevent unauthorised access.
5.9 The MCCBs, The Horizontal bus bars, Extended chambers and the MCBs shall
be in separate compartments.
5.10 ON/OFF switches of the MCCBs and MCBs and knobs of Ammeters shall be
protruded for operation without opening the doors.
5.11 The incoming feeders shall be provided with Ammeters with selector switches.
5.12 The boards shall have a display of Danger Notice and supply shall be made with
front rubber mat.

ANNEXURE - I
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 415 V MLDBs
1 Installation : Indoor
2 Enclosure : Single front, IP 43
3 Rated voltage : 415 V
4 Bus bar : TPN (Aluminium)
5 Horizontal bus bar : Adequate Rating
rating
6 Vertical bus bar rating : Adequate Rating

7 Short time rating : 50 kA rms for 1 second
8 Withstand voltage : 2500 V, 50 Hz, 1 min.
9 Cable termination : Cable chamber
10 Cable types : Three half core PVCSWA (Al.)
conductor
11 Cable entry : Bottom
12 Size of earth bus : 90 mm2 Aluminium (minimum)
13 Metering Arrangement : Ammeters with selector switch on
incomers.
14 Safety interlock : As mentioned in Para 5.8.
15 Finish : Two coats of primer and one coat of
final paint as per IS : 5.

6.0 SPECIFICATION FOR MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
6.1 SCOPE
This specification covers requirements for 415V Moulded Case Circuit Breakers
suitable for installation in switchboards (MLDB).
The Moulded case circuit breakers shall comply with the latest revision of IS:
13947(Part I) and IEC: Publication 947 except where modified or extended by
the provision of this specification and with the relevant parts of standards
mentioned in clause 6.2.
Any material and component not specifically stated in this specification but
herein shall deemed to be included.

IS : 3072 : Code of practice for installation and maintenance of
switchgear.
IS : 4237 : General requirements for switchgear and controlgears for
voltages not exceeding 1000V AC.
IS : 10118 : Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance
of Switchgear and Controlgear.
IS : 11353 : Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of
conductors and apparatus terminals.
Where Indian standards are not available International standards like British
standards, ISO, DIN, JIS or Other standards which ensures performance
equivalent or superior to Indian standard shall be followed.
construction and operation of equipment in the locality where the equipment is
to be installed.
6.3` DESIGN CRITERIA

The Moulded Case Circuit Breakers shall operate on a 415V (-15% to +10%), 3
phase, 50 Hz (-5% to +3%) power supply. Fault withstand capacity shall not be
less than 50 kA (P1 category duty cycle).

All similar components shall be interchangeable and shall be of same type and
rating for easy maintenance and low spare inventory.
The rated carrying capacity shall be sufficient at the rated voltage and
frequency and the circuit breaker shall carry this current continuously while
complying with this specification.

1) The Circuit breakers shall be three pole, moulded case air break type.
2) The circuit breaker shall have tripping mechanism for over load and short
circuit irrespective of the type of operating mechanism. In addition, provision
shall be made for manual tripping of the breaker. The breakers shall be fixed
type.
3) Circuit Breaker shall be provided with anti-pumping and trip free feature.
4) Tripping shall be possible by means of front mounted "OFF" switch. Making of
the breaker shall be possible by means of "ON" switch.
5) Suitable arc splitters and magnetic blowouts and chutes shall be provided for
efficient arc extinction of high as well as low values of interrupting currents.
6) Suitable indications shall be provided on circuit breaker to show "ON", "OFF",
conditions.
7) The following protection (release type) shall be provided :
a) Ambient temperature compensated thermal overload trip with adjustable
settings.
b) Magnetic Short circuit trip.
6.5 PERFORMANCE
1) The temperature rise of parts of the equipment like terminals, accessible parts,
main circuit, windings of coils and electromagnets etc. measured during the test
carried out in accordance with IS: 13947 (Part I) shall not exceed temperature
rise limits specified in the said standard.
2) The dielectric property of the equipment shall conform to co-ordination of
insulation related to insulation levels indicated in IS: 13947 (Part I).
3) Clearances shall be sufficient to enable the equipment to withstand the rated
withstand voltage as indicated in the IS: 13947 (Part I).
4) The minimum creepage distance shall be as per IS: 13947 (Part I).
5) The equipment shall be capable of making and breaking load and overload
currents without failure under the conditions stated in the relevant product
standard for the required utilisation category.
6) The equipment shall be capable of withstanding thermal and electromagnetic
stress from short circuit currents during current making, current carrying in the
closed position and during current interruptions.

6.6 NAME PLATE

The name plates of the circuit breaker shall have suitable marking as under :
Manufacturer
Type designation and serial number
Rated voltage
Rated current
Rated frequency
Short circuit withstand capacity
Short circuit breaking capacity
Weight
Year of manufacture
6.7 TEST CERTIFICATE

The bidder shall supply at the time of execution the routine test certificates from
the manufacturer indicating the type of tests conducted, the test results and the
serial nos. of the breakers which shall also appear in the Name Plate of each
breaker.

ANNEXURE - IA
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 415 V MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERs
1 Installation : Switch board

2 Number of Poles : 3
3 Service Voltage : 415 V (-15% to 10%)
4 Rated current (A) : 400A/315A/250A/200A/160A/125A/100A
5 Making capacity : 120 kA (peak)
6 Frequency : 50 Hz (-5% to 3%)
7 Symmetrical breaking : 50 kA (rms)
capacity
8 Short time current for 1 : 50 kA (rms)
Second
9 Settings : Thermal (Adjustable)
Magnetic 9 kA
10 Operating Mechanism : Manual Trip free
11 Tripping arrangement : Thermal overload and Short circuit
electromagnetic release.
12 Protections to be provided : i) Short circuit
ii) Overload
13 Cable Entries : Suitable for PVCSWA with Aluminium
conductor, Totally shrouded to avoid risk
of electric shock to operating personnel.
14 Execution : Fixed

7.0 SPECIFICATION FOR 415V MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
7.1 SCOPE
This specification covers requirements for 415V Miniature Circuit Breakers
suitable for installation in switchboards (MLDBs).
The Miniature circuit breakers shall comply with the latest revision of IS:8828-
1993 except where modified or extended by the provision of this specification
and with the relevant parts of standards mentioned in clause 7.2.
Any material and component not specifically stated in this specification but
herein shall deemed to be included.

IS : 3072 : Code of practice for Installation and Maintenance of
switchgear.
IS : 4237 : General requirements for switchgear and controlgears for
voltages not exceeding 1000V AC.
IS : 10118 : Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance
of Switchgear and Controlgear.
IS : 11353 : Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of
conductors and apparatus terminals.
Where Indian standards are not available International standards like ISO, DIN,
JIS or Other standards which ensures performance equivalent or superior to
Indian standard shall be followed.
construction and operation of equipment in the locality where the equipment is
to be installed.
7.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

The breakers shall operate on a 415V (-15% to 10%), 3 phase, 50 Hz (-5% to
3%) power supply. Fault withstand capacity shall not be less than 9 kA for one
second.

The rated carrying capacity shall be as specified in Annexure IB at the rated

voltage and frequency and the breaker shall carry this current continuously
while complying with this specification.

1) General
The miniature circuit breakers shall have IP-43 protection.
2) Miniature Circuit Breakers
i) The circuit breaker shall have current limiting devices with an inverse time
delayed thermal trip device and an undelayed magnetic trip device to take
care of steady overload and short circuit faults respectively. The breakers
should be suitable for switching/ protection of lighting circuits.
ii) The technical data for Circuit breakers are given in Annexure-IB.

ANNEXURE IB
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1 Application : Switch board
2 Number of poles : 3 + N/1 + N
3 Rated Current : 63A, 40 A, 32A, 25 A, 20A, 16 A,

10A & 6A
4 Breaking capacity : 9 kA for 1 second
5 Rated voltage : 415 V (-15% to 10%)/230V (+6%)
6 Frequency : 50 Hz (- 5% to 3%)
7 Enclosure of the breakers : Moulded self extinguishing thermoset

plastic.
8 Dolly (Switching lever) : Can be locked in either OFF or ON

position.
9 Fixing : Snap fitting
10 Terminals : To take PVCSWA 25 mm2

conductors for the outgoing cables.
Incoming terminals shall be
connected to bus.
11 Mechanical service life : Not less than 20,000 operations.
12 Electrical endurance at rated : Not less than 20,000 operations.

load
13 Climate resistance to confirm : IEC - 68/2
requirements of
14 Ambient temperature : As mentioned in para 3.0
15 Operating mechanism : Manual Trip Free
16 Tripping Arrangement : Magnetic Short Circuit Release.

Thermal Overload Release.

8.0 SPECIFICATION FOR 415V SWITCH FUSE UNIT
8.1 SCOPE
This specification covers requirements for 415V Switch Fuse Units conforming
to IS:13947 (Part 3) inclusive of latest amendments, if any. Any material and
component not specifically stated in this specification but necessary for trouble
free operation of the equipment and accessories specified herein shall be
deemed to be included.
8.2 DESIGN CRITERIA

The switches shall operate on a 415V (-15% to 10%), 3 phase, 50 Hz (-5% to
3%) power supply. Fault withstand capacity shall be not less than 9 kA for one
second.
The rated current carrying capacity shall be as specified in Annexure IC at the
rated voltage and frequency and the switch shall carry this current continuously
while complying with this specification.
8.3 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS

The switches shall be made of three pole neutral, silver tipped copper contacts
with steel springs for rapid movement during changeover. The unit shall have
suitable interlock type having interlock with switch board door .
The enclosure shall be of steel sheets 1.6 mm thick with aesthetic finish and
final coats of paints.

ANNEXURE IC
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SWITCH FUSE UNIT
1 Installation : Switch board
2 No. of Poles : 3+N
3 Service Voltage : 415V (-15% to 10%)
4 Continuous current : 250A, 200A, 125A, 63A & 32A
5 Nominal short time current : 9 kA
6 Contactor Duty : AC 1
7 Frequency : 50 Hz (-5% to 3%)
8 Mechanical life : Not less than 3 Million

operations.
9 Safety interlock : As mentioned in para 5.8
10 Enclosure : Sheet Steel 1.6 mm.

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2.0 OTHER RELEVANT STANDARDS

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IS :8544 AC motor starters of voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

3.0 SERVICE CONDITION

4.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF SWITCHBOARDS/MCC

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5.0 POWER BUSBARS AND INSULATORS

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6.0 AUXILIARY BUSBARS AND CONTROL TRANSFORMERS

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to main horizontal earth bus.

8.0 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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button. In case of electrically operated breakers these push buttons shall be

8.13.1 Power Operated Mechanism

8.14 Telescopic Trolly

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9.0 AIR BREAK SWITCHES

10.0 CONTROL AND SELECTOR SWITCHES

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13.0 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

14.0 RELAYS & TIMERS

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provided with three element, ambient temperature compensated, time lagged,

15.0 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS

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20.0 CONTROL TERMINAL BLOCKS

21.0 POWER CABLE TERMINATION

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22.0 NAME PLATES AND LABELS

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25.2 DERATING OF EQUIPMENTS

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27.0 TESTS AND TEST REPORTS

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D) Module Type CS (AC Control Supply Module)

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J) Module Type K2 (Non Reversible Motor Rated below 30 KW Controlled from

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One (1) 'Normal' / 'Trial' selector switch.

P) Module Type DN1 (Reversible Motor Controlled from PLC)

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1 Applicable Standard : IS 8623

20 Cable entry : Bottom/Top

21 Cabling for control circuits : AC control-1.5 Sq mm , 660 V

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22 Earthing : Main Bus- Aluminium 300 Sq mm and

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